CVE-2026-17703: Policy bypass in Google Chrome
A policy bypass vulnerability exists in Google Chrome for iOS versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to circumvent navigation restrictions by using a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with high severity by Chromium security. No explicit patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17703 describes an insufficient policy enforcement vulnerability in Google Chrome on iOS before version 151.0.7922.72. This vulnerability enables a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions through a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability affects Chrome on iOS and is considered high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed remediation level is provided. The vendor advisory link is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or mitigation steps in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass navigation restrictions in Chrome for iOS, potentially enabling unauthorized navigation actions that should be blocked by policy. This could lead to security policy circumvention on affected devices. No known exploits in the wild are 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_0887107924.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed by the vendor. Until then, no specific mitigation steps are provided.
CVE-2026-17703: Policy bypass in Google Chrome
Description
A policy bypass vulnerability exists in Google Chrome for iOS versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to circumvent navigation restrictions by using a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with high severity by Chromium security. No explicit patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17703 describes an insufficient policy enforcement vulnerability in Google Chrome on iOS before version 151.0.7922.72. This vulnerability enables a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions through a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability affects Chrome on iOS and is considered high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed remediation level is provided. The vendor advisory link is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or mitigation steps in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass navigation restrictions in Chrome for iOS, potentially enabling unauthorized navigation actions that should be blocked by policy. This could lead to security policy circumvention on affected devices. No known exploits in the wild are 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_0887107924.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed by the vendor. Until then, no specific mitigation steps are provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:26.625Z
- 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: 6a6aa0839c2644c7f849a893
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:23 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:52:08 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 01:52:08 UTC
Views: 2
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