CVE-2026-15115: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-15115 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in the WebAppInstalls component. This flaw allows a local attacker to bypass the same origin policy by using a crafted HTML page. The issue affects Chrome versions prior to 150.0.7871.115 on Android. No CVSS score is provided, and no explicit patch or remediation level is confirmed in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state patch status in the input data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input within the WebAppInstalls feature. Exploitation enables a local attacker to bypass the same origin policy, potentially allowing unauthorized access to web resources that should be isolated by origin. The affected version is prior to 150.0.7871.115. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security. No detailed CVSS score or confirmed remediation status is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass the same origin policy, which is a fundamental security control in web browsers designed to isolate content from different origins. Bypassing this policy can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or actions within web applications. However, there are no known exploits in the wild as per the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01162222768.html for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted local content. No vendor advisory explicitly states that no action is required or that the issue is already mitigated.
CVE-2026-15115: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-15115 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in the WebAppInstalls component. This flaw allows a local attacker to bypass the same origin policy by using a crafted HTML page. The issue affects Chrome versions prior to 150.0.7871.115 on Android. No CVSS score is provided, and no explicit patch or remediation level is confirmed in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state patch status in the input data.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input within the WebAppInstalls feature. Exploitation enables a local attacker to bypass the same origin policy, potentially allowing unauthorized access to web resources that should be isolated by origin. The affected version is prior to 150.0.7871.115. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security. No detailed CVSS score or confirmed remediation status is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass the same origin policy, which is a fundamental security control in web browsers designed to isolate content from different origins. Bypassing this policy can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or actions within web applications. However, there are no known exploits in the wild as per the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01162222768.html for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted local content. No vendor advisory explicitly states that no action is required or that the issue is already mitigated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T17:07:40.716Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01162222768.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a4ed637c9d9e3dbe3dd7f3d
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 22:59:03 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 23:14:42 UTC
Last updated: 07/09/2026, 01:07:55 UTC
Views: 3
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