CVE-2026-17690: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17690 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in PDF handling. This flaw allows a local attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The issue affects Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 on Android. No CVSS score is provided, and no explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not specify the patch status in the input data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input within the PDF component of Google Chrome on Android. Exploitation enables a local attacker to leak data across origins by leveraging a specially crafted HTML page. The affected version is identified as 151.0.7922.72, implying versions before this are vulnerable. The Chromium security team rates this issue as high severity. No detailed CVSS score or explicit remediation information is included in the provided data.
Potential Impact
A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to leak cross-origin data, potentially exposing sensitive information that should be isolated by browser security policies. This compromises the confidentiality of data accessible through the browser on affected Android devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is confirmed, users should consider updating to the latest Chrome version when available and avoid opening untrusted PDF content or HTML pages from untrusted sources on affected Android devices.
CVE-2026-17690: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17690 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in PDF handling. This flaw allows a local attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The issue affects Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 on Android. No CVSS score is provided, and no explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not specify the patch status in the input data.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input within the PDF component of Google Chrome on Android. Exploitation enables a local attacker to leak data across origins by leveraging a specially crafted HTML page. The affected version is identified as 151.0.7922.72, implying versions before this are vulnerable. The Chromium security team rates this issue as high severity. No detailed CVSS score or explicit remediation information is included in the provided data.
Potential Impact
A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to leak cross-origin data, potentially exposing sensitive information that should be isolated by browser security policies. This compromises the confidentiality of data accessible through the browser on affected Android devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is confirmed, users should consider updating to the latest Chrome version when available and avoid opening untrusted PDF content or HTML pages from untrusted sources on affected Android devices.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:23.593Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0829c2644c7f849a822
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:22 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:07:52 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:40:10 UTC
Views: 3
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