CVE-2026-17709: Race in Downloads

Published Jun 4, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-17709 Race in Downloads

Other sources

Race in Downloads in Google Chrome on Mac 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

4 affected componentsFixes available
Google Google Chrome<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

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/Google Chrome to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.72

Event History

Jun 4, 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
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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-2026-17709?

CVE-2026-17709 has a critical severity rating of 9.6 based on its CVSS score.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-17709?

To fix CVE-2026-17709, update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2026-17709?

CVE-2026-17709 affects Google Chrome on Mac systems before version 151.0.7922.72.

4

What does the term 'race condition' mean in the context of CVE-2026-17709?

A race condition in CVE-2026-17709 refers to a flaw that allows attackers to potentially perform a sandbox escape due to timing issues in the Downloads process.

5

Can CVE-2026-17709 lead to serious security breaches?

Yes, CVE-2026-17709 can lead to serious security breaches as it allows a remote attacker to escape the renderer process sandbox.

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