CVE-2026-17793: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Inappropriate implementation in Messages in Google Chrome on Android prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17793 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android, specifically in the Messages feature. The issue arises from an inappropriate implementation that enables remote attackers to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. This can mislead users by presenting deceptive interface elements. The vulnerability affects versions before 151.0.7922.72. No explicit remediation level or patch availability is stated in the vendor advisory, but the referenced Chrome stable channel update suggests that version 151.0.7922.72 addresses the issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing attacks, potentially misleading users into interacting with deceptive content. This can lead to user confusion and possible social engineering attacks. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported, only integrity via UI spoofing.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.72 or later, as this version addresses the vulnerability. Since no official remediation level is explicitly stated, applying the latest stable update from Google is recommended. Monitor the vendor advisory for any further updates.
CVE-2026-17793: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
Inappropriate implementation in Messages in Google Chrome on Android prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Chrome
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17793 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android, specifically in the Messages feature. The issue arises from an inappropriate implementation that enables remote attackers to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. This can mislead users by presenting deceptive interface elements. The vulnerability affects versions before 151.0.7922.72. No explicit remediation level or patch availability is stated in the vendor advisory, but the referenced Chrome stable channel update suggests that version 151.0.7922.72 addresses the issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing attacks, potentially misleading users into interacting with deceptive content. This can lead to user confusion and possible social engineering attacks. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported, only integrity via UI spoofing.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.72 or later, as this version addresses the vulnerability. Since no official remediation level is explicitly stated, applying the latest stable update from Google is recommended. Monitor the vendor advisory for any further updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:47.126Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0939c2644c7f849b26f
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:39 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 16:40:54 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
Views: 38
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