CVE-2026-17741: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17741 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebView. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The issue affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1, indicating high severity. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input within the WebView component of Google Chrome on Android devices. An attacker could exploit this by delivering a specially crafted HTML page that may enable sandbox escape, compromising the security boundaries of the browser environment. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the sandbox environment in Chrome on Android, potentially leading to increased privileges or unauthorized access beyond the browser sandbox. This could compromise the security model of the browser and the device. However, no active exploitation has been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The linked Google Chrome stable channel update blog post should be monitored for official fixes. Until a patch is confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content and avoid interacting with suspicious links or pages.
CVE-2026-17741: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17741 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebView. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The issue affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1, indicating high severity. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Chrome
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input within the WebView component of Google Chrome on Android devices. An attacker could exploit this by delivering a specially crafted HTML page that may enable sandbox escape, compromising the security boundaries of the browser environment. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the sandbox environment in Chrome on Android, potentially leading to increased privileges or unauthorized access beyond the browser sandbox. This could compromise the security model of the browser and the device. However, no active exploitation has been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The linked Google Chrome stable channel update blog post should be monitored for official fixes. Until a patch is confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content and avoid interacting with suspicious links or pages.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:35.268Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0899c2644c7f849aa39
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:29 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:18:57 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
Views: 53
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