Description
Inappropriate implementation in MediaRecording in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Published: 2026-07-30
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

In Google Chrome, a flaw in the MediaRecording implementation enables a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that causes the browser to leak sensitive data from process memory. This results in information disclosure, potentially exposing private data that would otherwise be protected inside the browser process. The weakness is based on improper handling of memory buffers, classified under CWE-1300 and CWE-201.

Affected Systems

Affected are all users running Google Chrome versions earlier than 151.0.7922.72 on any platform supported by the desktop release channel. The issue was fixed in the 151.0.7922.72 update announced in July 2026.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates medium severity, and the EPSS score of less than 1% suggests a low likelihood of exploitation at the time of this analysis. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. Exploitation requires the victim to load a specially crafted page, which is feasible for a remote attacker controlling a malicious website. Given the remote nature and relatively simple trigger, the risk is moderate but should be mitigated promptly.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 4, 2026 at 23:08 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later.
  • Continue to monitor Google Chrome release notes for any further updates addressing this issue.
  • Configure a policy to block or restrict the MediaRecorder API if upgrading is delayed.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 4, 2026 at 23:08 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4710-1 chromium security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6408-1 chromium security update
History

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title chromium-browser: chromium-browser: Side-channel information leakage in MediaRecording
Weaknesses CWE-201
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

threat_severity

Moderate


Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Inappropriate implementation in MediaRecording in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Weaknesses CWE-1300
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-30T15:36:03.889Z

Reserved: 2026-07-27T23:34:48.772Z

Link: CVE-2026-17800

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-30T15:35:56.454Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-07-30T01:16:43.417

Modified: 2026-08-03T17:55:36.440

Link: CVE-2026-17800

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2026-07-30T00:19:25Z

Links: CVE-2026-17800 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-04T23:15:07Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-1300

    Improper Protection of Physical Side Channels

  • CWE-201

    Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data