CVE-2026-17838: Incorrect security UI in Google Chrome
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-17838: Incorrect security UI in Google 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
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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