CVE-2026-17778
published 2026-07-30CVE-2026-17778: Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted Chrome…
PriorityP353high8.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.38%
30.4th percentile
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Affected
3 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| chrome | < 151.0.7922.72 | 151.0.7922.72 | |
| chrome | >= 151.0.7922.72 < 151.0.7922.72 | 151.0.7922.72 | |
| chrome_desktop | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.18.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_redhat8.8HIGH
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Chrome
Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex: CVE-2026-17778
vendor_chrome·2026-08-13·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-17778 [HIGH] Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex: CVE-2026-17778
Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex
CVE-2026-17778
Red Hat
chromium-browser: Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via crafted Chrome Extension
vendor_redhat·2026-07-30·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-17778 [HIGH] CWE-825 chromium-browser: Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via crafted Chrome Extension
chromium-browser: Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via crafted Chrome Extension
A flaw was found in Google Chrome. This use-after-free vulnerability in the Extensions component allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandbox. This can be exploited by convincing a user to install a specially crafted Chrome Extension.
Statement: This Important flaw in Google Chrome's Extensions component allows arbitrary code execution within the browser's sandbox. While user interaction is required to install a specially crafted Chrome Extension, the ability to execute code within the sandbox represents a significant security risk to the system.
Chrome
Stable Channel Update for Desktop: CVE-2026-17777
vendor_chrome·2026-07-29
CVE-2026-17777 [MEDIUM] Stable Channel Update for Desktop: CVE-2026-17777
Stable Channel Update for Desktop
CVE-2026-17777: Inappropriate implementation in Autofill. Reported by Google on 2026-05-15 [N/A][ 513467993 ] Medium CVE-2026-17778: Use after free in Extensions
Reported by Google on 2026-05-15 [N/A][ 513478933 ] Medium CVE-2026-17779: Inappropriate implementation in Site Isolation
Severity: medium
GHSA
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted Chrome Extension.
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-07-30
CVE-2026-17778 [HIGH] CWE-416 Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted Chrome Extension.
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bugzilla
CVE-2026-17778 chromium: Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via crafted Chrome Extension [fedora-all]
bugzilla·2026-07-30·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-17778 [HIGH] CVE-2026-17778 chromium: Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via crafted Chrome Extension [fedora-all]
CVE-2026-17778 chromium: Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via crafted Chrome Extension [fedora-all]
Disclaimer: Community trackers are created by Red Hat Product Security team on a best effort basis. Package maintainers are required to ascertain if the flaw indeed affects their package, before starting the update process.
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Bugzilla
CVE-2026-17778 chromium: Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via crafted Chrome Extension [epel-all]
bugzilla·2026-07-30·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-17778 [HIGH] CVE-2026-17778 chromium: Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via crafted Chrome Extension [epel-all]
CVE-2026-17778 chromium: Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via crafted Chrome Extension [epel-all]
Disclaimer: Community trackers are created by Red Hat Product Security team on a best effort basis. Package maintainers are required to ascertain if the flaw indeed affects their package, before starting the update process.
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Bugzilla
CVE-2026-17778 chromium-browser: Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via crafted Chrome Extension
bugzilla·2026-07-30·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-17778 [HIGH] CVE-2026-17778 chromium-browser: Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via crafted Chrome Extension
CVE-2026-17778 chromium-browser: Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via crafted Chrome Extension
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
2026-07-30
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