Use After Free in Google Chrome

CVE-2026-17896

Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-17896?
CVE-2026-17896 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-07-30.
How severe is CVE-2026-17896?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.