SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
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CVE-2026-17990

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.6 EPSS 0.22%

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

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A critical vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows remote attackers to exploit insufficient validation of untrusted input in the WebAuthn component, potentially enabling a sandbox escape through a maliciously crafted PDF file. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system resources. Organizations using affected versions of Chrome should prioritize updating to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-17990
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.6
EPSS
0.22%
Chrome

Original NVD Description

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebAuthn in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted PDF file. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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