CVE-2026-17860: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Mobile in Google Chrome on Android prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android (before version 151.0.7922.72) is due to insufficient validation of untrusted input. A local attacker could exploit this flaw by using a malicious file to spoof the Omnibox (URL bar) contents, potentially misleading users about the website they are visiting. The CVSS score is 3.3 with an attack vector of local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impact limited to integrity. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to integrity, specifically allowing an attacker to spoof the URL bar contents on affected Chrome versions on Android. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. This could potentially be used to deceive users about the legitimacy of a website, but exploitation requires local access and user interaction.
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, avoid opening untrusted files locally on affected devices to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-17860: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Mobile in Google Chrome on Android prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.3low
Affected software
Chrome
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android (before version 151.0.7922.72) is due to insufficient validation of untrusted input. A local attacker could exploit this flaw by using a malicious file to spoof the Omnibox (URL bar) contents, potentially misleading users about the website they are visiting. The CVSS score is 3.3 with an attack vector of local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impact limited to integrity. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to integrity, specifically allowing an attacker to spoof the URL bar contents on affected Chrome versions on Android. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. This could potentially be used to deceive users about the legitimacy of a website, but exploitation requires local access and user interaction.
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, avoid opening untrusted files locally on affected devices to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:35:06.303Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa09c9c2644c7f849b740
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:48 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 16:35:31 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 22:08:24 UTC
Views: 47
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