CVE-2026-18017: Chromium: CVE-2026-18017 Use after free in Dawn
CVE-2026-18017 is an edge - chromium vulnerability in Chromium. Microsoft has not reported exploitation in the wild. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 36% of all scored vulnerabilities. Microsoft released the fix on 31 July 2026, outside Patch Tuesday. It affects 1 product in 1 product family (Browser).
Key facts
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-18017
- Severity
- N/A
- Impact
- Edge - Chromium
- Exploited in the wild
- No
- Publicly disclosed
- No
- Weakness
- CWE-416
- EPSS
- 0.41% (percentile 36%)
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Released
- Last updated
- Patch Tuesday
- July 2026 Patch Tuesday
- Product families
- Browser
Description
This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.
Frequently asked questions (Microsoft)
Why is this Chrome CVE included in the Security Update Guide?
The vulnerability assigned to this CVE is in Chromium Open Source Software (OSS) which is consumed by Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). It is being documented in the Security Update Guide to announce that the latest version of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is no longer vulnerable.
How can I see the version of the browser?
- In your Microsoft Edge browser, click on the 3 dots (...) on the very right-hand side of the window
- Click on Help and Feedback
- Click on About Microsoft Edge
What is the version information for this release?
Microsoft Edge Version
Date Released
Based on Chromium Version
151.0.4129.59
07/31/2026
151.0.7922.71/.72
Affected products (1)
Browser
| Product | Security update | Type | Fixed build | Restart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) | Release Notes | Security Update | 151.0.4129.59 | No |
NIST NVD data
- NVD status
- Analyzed
- NVD CVSS
- 8.8 (HIGH)
- NVD weakness
- CWE-416
- Published to NVD
- NVD last modified
Affected configurations (CPE)
| Product | Vulnerable versions |
|---|---|
| chrome | before 151.0.7922.72 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/523731236 (Permissions Required)
Revision history
| Version | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Information published. |