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CVE-2026-19170 Google CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-06T22:16:59.480Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This Critical use-after-free vulnerability in WebGL in Google Chrome on Android prior to 151.0.7922.109 allows a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.6 and is considered Critical by Chromium. Users should be aware of this vulnerability, especially those who access untrusted sources or handle sensitive data. Security teams should prioritize patch deployment and monitor for potential sandbox escape attempts. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD details, so defenders should verify patch deployment, review WebGL usage, and monitor for suspicious activity.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.6
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-06
Original CVE updated
2026-08-07
Advisory published
2026-08-06
Advisory updated
2026-08-07

Who should care

Users of Google Chrome on Android, especially those who access untrusted sources or handle sensitive data, should be aware of this Critical vulnerability. Security teams should prioritize patch deployment and monitor for potential sandbox escape attempts. Vulnerability management and platform security teams should review WebGL usage and ensure compensating controls are in place for exposed systems.

Technical summary

CVE-2026-19170 is a Critical use-after-free vulnerability in WebGL in Google Chrome on Android prior to 151.0.7922.109. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. Chromium security severity is Critical. CVSS score is 9.6. This vulnerability affects Google Chrome on Android, with potential impact on sensitive data access and sandbox escape.

Defensive priority

Critical vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android, allowing potential sandbox escape via crafted HTML page.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the patch for Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.109 or later.
  • Restrict access to untrusted sources.
  • Monitor for suspicious activity.
  • Inventory checks for affected systems.
  • Exception tracking for compensating controls.

Evidence notes

CVE-2026-19170 is a Critical use-after-free vulnerability in WebGL in Google Chrome on Android prior to 151.0.7922.109. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. Chromium security severity is Critical. CVSS score is 9.6. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD details. Defenders should verify patch deployment, review WebGL usage, and monitor for suspicious activity.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-19170 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-19170

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-19170 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-19170

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.