PatchTheCVECVE-2026-17932: Use after free in DataTransfer in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to
CVE-2026-17932 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting chrome. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Use after free in DataTransfer in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 97%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-416 |
| Published | 2026-07-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-17932?
chrome: upgrade to 151.0.7922.72. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-17932 being exploited?
CVE-2026-17932 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-17932 affect?
CVE-2026-17932 affects chrome. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Use after free in DataTransfer in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
How urgent is CVE-2026-17932?
Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
Windows vulnerabilities · Google Chrome vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities
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