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CVE-2026-17838: Incorrect security UI in Google Chrome

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-17838cvecve-2026-17838
Published: 07/30/2026 (07/30/2026, 00:19:35 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-17838 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. It involves an incorrect security user interface that allows a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability has been assigned a medium severity level by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status.

Affected software

Affected versions
=151.0.7922.72<151.0.7922.72

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AILast updated: 07/30/2026, 03:41:57 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in Google Chrome on iOS prior to version 151.0.7922.72 involves an incorrect security UI that can be exploited by a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing through a crafted HTML page. Domain spoofing may mislead users about the authenticity of a website, potentially facilitating phishing or other social engineering attacks. The issue is specific to the iOS platform of Chrome and was publicly disclosed with a medium severity rating. No detailed CVSS score or explicit remediation level is provided in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state patch availability or mitigation instructions.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to spoof domains by exploiting incorrect security UI in Chrome for iOS, potentially deceiving users about the legitimacy of websites they visit. This can lead to phishing attacks or other forms of user deception. There is no evidence of 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. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution when interacting with suspicious links or websites on Chrome for iOS.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-07-27T23:35:01.422Z
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: 6a6aa0989c2644c7f849b607

Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:44 UTC

Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 03:41:57 UTC

Last updated: 07/30/2026, 03:41:57 UTC

Views: 4

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