Description
Inappropriate implementation in CSS in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Published: 2026-07-30
Score: 6.1 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

In Google Chrome versions earlier than 151.0.7922.72 a flaw in CSS handling allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML into a rendered page, a vulnerability commonly referred to as UXSS. This flaw permits the attacker to execute code in the context of trusted websites, potentially compromising user data, session tokens, or local resources. The weakness is a typical input validation error, classified as CWE‑79.

Affected Systems

All users running Google Chrome on desktop platforms are affected if their browser version precedes 151.0.7922.72. The affected product is the standard Chrome web browser distributed by Google, with no mention of specific operating system constraints.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.1 indicates a medium severity, while the EPSS score of less than 1% suggests a low but still possible exploitation probability. The vulnerability is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description it is inferred that the attack vector is a maliciously crafted HTML page or web resource that an unsuspecting user might open or visit. While no active exploitation reports are cited, the flaw’s nature and the presence of a recent patch release implies that exploitation is feasible using standard browser abuse tactics.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 3, 2026 at 12:03 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later on all systems.
  • Enable automatic updates for Chrome to ensure timely receipt of security patches.
  • If an update cannot be applied immediately, restrict users from visiting untrusted sites and monitor for suspicious activity.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 3, 2026 at 12:03 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

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

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

cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N'}


Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title chromium-browser: chromium-browser: Inappropriate implementation in CSS
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

threat_severity

Moderate


Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +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 CSS in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-31T15:45:20.202Z

Reserved: 2026-07-27T23:34:58.880Z

Link: CVE-2026-17827

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-31T15:44:59.185Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-07-30T01:16:46.267

Modified: 2026-08-03T17:40:36.533

Link: CVE-2026-17827

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2026-07-30T00:19:32Z

Links: CVE-2026-17827 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-03T12:15:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')