CVE-2026-17849: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17849 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 that allows a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via malicious network traffic. This could mislead users about the actual website they are visiting. The issue has been assigned a medium severity level by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome on iOS that permits remote attackers to spoof the Omnibox content through malicious network traffic. The affected versions are those prior to 151.0.7922.72. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed with medium severity but lacks a CVSS score and explicit remediation status in the provided data. The vendor advisory URL is available but does not specify patch or mitigation details in the input.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could cause users to see a falsified URL in the Omnibox, potentially leading to phishing or other social engineering attacks by misleading users about the legitimacy of the website they are visiting. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild.
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, users should update to the latest Chrome for iOS version once available to ensure protection against this issue.
CVE-2026-17849: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17849 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 that allows a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via malicious network traffic. This could mislead users about the actual website they are visiting. The issue has been assigned a medium severity level by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome on iOS that permits remote attackers to spoof the Omnibox content through malicious network traffic. The affected versions are those prior to 151.0.7922.72. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed with medium severity but lacks a CVSS score and explicit remediation status in the provided data. The vendor advisory URL is available but does not specify patch or mitigation details in the input.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could cause users to see a falsified URL in the Omnibox, potentially leading to phishing or other social engineering attacks by misleading users about the legitimacy of the website they are visiting. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild.
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, users should update to the latest Chrome for iOS version once available to ensure protection against this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:35:03.968Z
- 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: 6a6aa09a9c2644c7f849b676
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:46 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 03:40:22 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 03:40:22 UTC
Views: 3
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