CVE-2026-17828: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Inappropriate implementation in Chrome for iOS in Google Chrome on iOS 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
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17828) affects Google Chrome on iOS before version 151.0.7922.72. It is caused by an inappropriate implementation that enables remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing through crafted HTML content. The issue is classified under CWE-451 (Incorrect Expression of User Interface Elements). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, high integrity impact, and no availability impact. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation level.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform UI spoofing, which can mislead users by displaying deceptive interface elements. This impacts the integrity of the user interface but does not affect confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed. Until then, be cautious with untrusted HTML content on affected versions.
CVE-2026-17828: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
Inappropriate implementation in Chrome for iOS in Google Chrome on iOS 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
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17828) affects Google Chrome on iOS before version 151.0.7922.72. It is caused by an inappropriate implementation that enables remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing through crafted HTML content. The issue is classified under CWE-451 (Incorrect Expression of User Interface Elements). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, high integrity impact, and no availability impact. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation level.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform UI spoofing, which can mislead users by displaying deceptive interface elements. This impacts the integrity of the user interface but does not affect confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed. Until then, be cautious with untrusted HTML content on affected versions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:59.108Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0979c2644c7f849b5aa
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:43 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 16:41:58 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 10:01:29 UTC
Views: 56
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