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CVE-2026-17899

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.19%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-30 · Last synced 2026-08-29

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A vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows attackers to exploit insufficient policy enforcement, enabling privilege escalation through malicious extensions. This high-severity flaw poses a significant risk to users who may inadvertently install compromised extensions, making it crucial for organizations and individuals using affected versions of Chrome to prioritize updates. Users and administrators should ensure they are running the latest version to mitigate potential exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-17899
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.19%
Chrome

Original NVD Description

Insufficient policy enforcement in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to perform privilege escalation via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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