CVE-2026-15115: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebAppInstalls in Google Chrome on Android prior to 150.0.7871.115 allowed a local attacker to bypass same origin policy via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the WebAppInstalls feature of Google Chrome on Android versions before 150.0.7871.115. It enables a local attacker to bypass the same origin policy by using a specially crafted HTML page. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires local access, low complexity, no privileges, and user interaction, resulting in limited confidentiality impact without integrity or availability effects. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to a local attacker bypassing the same origin policy, potentially allowing limited unauthorized access to data within the browser context. The confidentiality impact is low, with no impact on integrity or availability. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
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 and avoid opening suspicious HTML pages.
CVE-2026-15115: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebAppInstalls in Google Chrome on Android prior to 150.0.7871.115 allowed a local attacker to bypass same origin policy via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.3low
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the WebAppInstalls feature of Google Chrome on Android versions before 150.0.7871.115. It enables a local attacker to bypass the same origin policy by using a specially crafted HTML page. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires local access, low complexity, no privileges, and user interaction, resulting in limited confidentiality impact without integrity or availability effects. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to a local attacker bypassing the same origin policy, potentially allowing limited unauthorized access to data within the browser context. The confidentiality impact is low, with no impact on integrity or availability. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
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 and avoid opening suspicious HTML pages.
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: 07/16/2026, 10:22:01 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 10:52:07 UTC
Views: 95
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