CVE-2026-17713: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
A high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Accessibility component. This flaw could enable a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. No CVSS score is available, and no explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the provided data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17713 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android affecting versions before 151.0.7922.72. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input within the Accessibility feature. An attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this flaw to perform a sandbox escape via a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security but lacks a published CVSS score and explicit remediation details in the provided data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or mitigation status.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox environment, potentially leading to further system compromise beyond the browser sandbox on affected Android devices running Chrome. This increases the risk of privilege escalation and unauthorized access to system resources.
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 official fixes or mitigations are confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted content and consider updating Chrome to the latest available version once updates are released.
CVE-2026-17713: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
A high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Accessibility component. This flaw could enable a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. No CVSS score is available, and no explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the provided data.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17713 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android affecting versions before 151.0.7922.72. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input within the Accessibility feature. An attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this flaw to perform a sandbox escape via a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security but lacks a published CVSS score and explicit remediation details in the provided data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or mitigation status.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox environment, potentially leading to further system compromise beyond the browser sandbox on affected Android devices running Chrome. This increases the risk of privilege escalation and unauthorized access to system resources.
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 official fixes or mitigations are confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted content and consider updating Chrome to the latest available version once updates are released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:28.912Z
- 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: 6a6aa0859c2644c7f849a94d
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:25 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:22:38 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 01:22:38 UTC
Views: 2
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