CVE-2026-17698: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
A vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows a local attacker to leak cross-origin data via crafted HTML due to insufficient validation of untrusted input in the user interface. This issue is classified with high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided. The vulnerability affects exactly version 151.0.7922.72 as stated, implying versions before this are vulnerable. No official remediation level or patch status is confirmed in the provided data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17698 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in the UI. This flaw enables a local attacker to leak cross-origin data by leveraging a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 on Android. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level in the input data. No known exploits in the wild are reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass same-origin restrictions and leak data from other origins, potentially exposing sensitive information. 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 exercise caution with untrusted content and consider updating to the latest Chrome version once available.
CVE-2026-17698: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
A vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows a local attacker to leak cross-origin data via crafted HTML due to insufficient validation of untrusted input in the user interface. This issue is classified with high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided. The vulnerability affects exactly version 151.0.7922.72 as stated, implying versions before this are vulnerable. No official remediation level or patch status is confirmed in the provided data.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17698 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in the UI. This flaw enables a local attacker to leak cross-origin data by leveraging a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 on Android. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level in the input data. No known exploits in the wild are reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass same-origin restrictions and leak data from other origins, potentially exposing sensitive information. 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 exercise caution with untrusted content and consider updating to the latest Chrome version once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:25.454Z
- 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: 6a6aa0829c2644c7f849a842
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:22 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:53:05 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 01:53:05 UTC
Views: 2
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