CVE-2026-17938: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
A vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 allows remote attackers to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page due to an inappropriate implementation of the FullScreen feature. The issue is classified with low severity by Chromium security. The vulnerability is addressed in version 151.0.7922.72.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17938 is a UI spoofing vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android caused by an inappropriate implementation of the FullScreen feature. This flaw allows a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that can spoof the user interface, potentially misleading users. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72 and is considered low severity. No CVSS score is provided. The vendor advisory indicates that the issue is fixed in version 151.0.7922.72.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables remote attackers to perform UI spoofing, which may deceive users by displaying misleading interface elements. The impact is limited to user interface deception without indication of further compromise or privilege escalation. The severity is low according to Chromium security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Update Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-17938: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
A vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 allows remote attackers to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page due to an inappropriate implementation of the FullScreen feature. The issue is classified with low severity by Chromium security. The vulnerability is addressed in version 151.0.7922.72.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17938 is a UI spoofing vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android caused by an inappropriate implementation of the FullScreen feature. This flaw allows a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that can spoof the user interface, potentially misleading users. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72 and is considered low severity. No CVSS score is provided. The vendor advisory indicates that the issue is fixed in version 151.0.7922.72.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables remote attackers to perform UI spoofing, which may deceive users by displaying misleading interface elements. The impact is limited to user interface deception without indication of further compromise or privilege escalation. The severity is low according to Chromium security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Update Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:04.375Z
- 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: 6a6aa0a79c2644c7f849baa0
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:59 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:10:26 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:52:06 UTC
Views: 2
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