CVE-2026-17676: Inappropriate implementation in ANGLE

Published May 17, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-17676 Inappropriate implementation in ANGLE

Other sources

Inappropriate implementation in ANGLE in Google Chrome on Android 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 HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

— NVD

This CVE was assigned by Chrome.  Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.

— Microsoft

Credit

Google

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Google Google Chrome (Android)<151.0.7922.72
Google Chrome<151.0.7922.71
151.0.7922.71
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)<151.0.4129.59
151.0.4129.59
Microsoft Edge<151.0.4129.59
All of the following
Google Chrome<151.0.7922.72
Google Android

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.71
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.4129.59
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium (ANGLE) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.72
  4. Compensating control

    Until the Chromium/Chrome update is applied, reduce exposure by not visiting untrusted websites or loading untrusted HTML content in browsers running on Android, since exploitation requires a crafted HTML page after the renderer process is compromised.

Event History

May 17, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:18 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:18 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 31, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-17676?

CVE-2026-17676 has a critical severity rating of 9.6 on the CVSS scale.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-17676?

To fix CVE-2026-17676, update Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to the latest version available.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-17676 have on users?

CVE-2026-17676 allows a remote attacker to potentially escape the sandbox via a crafted HTML page.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-17676?

CVE-2026-17676 affects Google Chrome on Android and Microsoft Edge based on Chromium.

5

When was CVE-2026-17676 published?

CVE-2026-17676 was published on May 17, 2026.

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