CVE-2026-17860: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17860 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 151.0.7922.72 where insufficient validation of untrusted input allows a local attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a malicious file. This could mislead users about the actual URL they are visiting. The issue is rated with medium severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the mobile version of Google Chrome on Android. Specifically, it allows a local attacker to craft a malicious file that can spoof the Omnibox contents, potentially deceiving users about the true destination URL. The affected version is prior to 151.0.7922.72. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed with no CVSS score assigned and no explicit remediation level stated in the advisory. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed in the Omnibox, potentially tricking users into believing they are visiting a legitimate site when they are not. This can facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks. There is no indication of remote exploitation or broader system compromise from the provided data.
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 Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed. Until then, exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources locally on affected versions.
CVE-2026-17860: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17860 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 151.0.7922.72 where insufficient validation of untrusted input allows a local attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a malicious file. This could mislead users about the actual URL they are visiting. The issue is rated with medium severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the mobile version of Google Chrome on Android. Specifically, it allows a local attacker to craft a malicious file that can spoof the Omnibox contents, potentially deceiving users about the true destination URL. The affected version is prior to 151.0.7922.72. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed with no CVSS score assigned and no explicit remediation level stated in the advisory. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed in the Omnibox, potentially tricking users into believing they are visiting a legitimate site when they are not. This can facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks. There is no indication of remote exploitation or broader system compromise from the provided data.
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 Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed. Until then, exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources locally on affected versions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:35:06.303Z
- 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: 6a6aa09c9c2644c7f849b740
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:48 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 03:24:39 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 03:24:39 UTC
Views: 3
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