CVE-2026-17839: 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 in Google Chrome for iOS (prior to version 151.0.7922.72) is caused by an inappropriate implementation that enables remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing through crafted HTML content. The issue is tracked as CWE-451 (User Interface Misrepresentation). 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 has published an advisory but has not explicitly confirmed a patch or remediation level.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to spoof the user interface in Google Chrome for iOS, potentially misleading users into believing they are interacting with legitimate UI elements. This can lead to deception but does not compromise confidentiality or availability. There are no known active exploits reported.
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 confirmation of a fix is available, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted web content on affected versions.
CVE-2026-17839: 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 in Google Chrome for iOS (prior to version 151.0.7922.72) is caused by an inappropriate implementation that enables remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing through crafted HTML content. The issue is tracked as CWE-451 (User Interface Misrepresentation). 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 has published an advisory but has not explicitly confirmed a patch or remediation level.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to spoof the user interface in Google Chrome for iOS, potentially misleading users into believing they are interacting with legitimate UI elements. This can lead to deception but does not compromise confidentiality or availability. There are no known active exploits reported.
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 confirmation of a fix is available, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted web content on affected versions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:35:01.646Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0989c2644c7f849b60b
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:44 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 16:43:20 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:58:52 UTC
Views: 81
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