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CVE-2026-19173 Google CVE debrief
The CVE-2026-19173 vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write issue in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.109. This issue allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.3 and is classified as High severity by Chromium. Users of Google Chrome should apply the patch to prevent potential sandbox escapes. System administrators and security teams should prioritize patching and monitor for suspicious activity. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-06T22:16:59.813Z and has not been modified since then.
- Vendor
- Product
- Chrome
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.3
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-08-06
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-08-08
- Advisory published
- 2026-08-06
- Advisory updated
- 2026-08-08
Who should care
Users of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.109 should apply the patch to prevent potential sandbox escapes. System administrators and security teams should prioritize patching and monitor for suspicious activity. Security teams should review relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
Technical summary
The CVE-2026-19173 vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write issue in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.109. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. This issue has a high CVSS score of 8.3 and is classified as High severity by Chromium. The vulnerability affects Google Chrome users who have not applied the patch.
Defensive priority
This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.3 and is classified as High severity. It allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply the patch to update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.109 or later.
- Restrict access to sensitive data and systems.
- Monitor for suspicious activity.
- Implement compensating controls.
- Perform inventory checks.
- Review relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
Evidence notes
The CVE-2026-19173 vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write issue in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.109. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. Chromium security severity is High. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD details. Defenders should verify patch deployment and monitor for suspicious activity.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-19173 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-19173
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-19173 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-19173
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Mitigation or vendor reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01193673229.html
[email protected] - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/538332338
[email protected] - Permissions Required
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.