CVE-2026-17872: Cryptographic Flaw in Google Chrome
A cryptographic flaw in the WebAppInstalls component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 allows a local attacker to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed remediation status is provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17872 is a medium severity vulnerability affecting Google Chrome on Android before version 151.0.7922.72. It involves a cryptographic flaw in the WebAppInstalls feature that could enable a local attacker to perform a sandbox escape via a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability was published on July 30, 2026, and no official patch or remediation level is explicitly stated in the provided information. The vendor advisory link is available but does not specify patch status in the input data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow a local attacker to escape the sandbox environment in Chrome on Android, potentially increasing the attacker's privileges or access beyond the browser sandbox. This could lead to further compromise of the device or user data. However, no known exploits in the wild have been 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. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and update to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed patched.
CVE-2026-17872: Cryptographic Flaw in Google Chrome
Description
A cryptographic flaw in the WebAppInstalls component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 allows a local attacker to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed remediation status is provided in the available data.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17872 is a medium severity vulnerability affecting Google Chrome on Android before version 151.0.7922.72. It involves a cryptographic flaw in the WebAppInstalls feature that could enable a local attacker to perform a sandbox escape via a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability was published on July 30, 2026, and no official patch or remediation level is explicitly stated in the provided information. The vendor advisory link is available but does not specify patch status in the input data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow a local attacker to escape the sandbox environment in Chrome on Android, potentially increasing the attacker's privileges or access beyond the browser sandbox. This could lead to further compromise of the device or user data. However, no known exploits in the wild have been 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. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and update to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed patched.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:35:08.977Z
- 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: 6a6aa09e9c2644c7f849b7c2
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:50 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 03:09:57 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 03:09:57 UTC
Views: 2
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