CVE-2026-17941: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17941 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 a crafted HTML page. This issue is categorized as low severity by Chromium security. The vulnerability affects Chrome on iOS and involves an inappropriate implementation that could mislead users about the URL they are visiting.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome for iOS before version 151.0.7922.72, which allows a remote attacker to spoof the Omnibox (URL bar) contents by using a crafted HTML page. The flaw could cause the browser to display a misleading URL, potentially deceiving users about the legitimacy of the website they are visiting. The issue is rated as low severity by the Chromium security team. No CVSS score is provided. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status. The affected version is exactly 151.0.7922.72, implying that versions prior to this are vulnerable.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to the ability of a remote attacker to spoof the URL bar in Chrome for iOS, potentially misleading users about the website they are visiting. This could facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks but does not indicate direct code execution or data compromise. The severity is low, reflecting limited risk.
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 update Chrome for iOS to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once available to mitigate this vulnerability. No other specific mitigations are provided by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-17941: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17941 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 a crafted HTML page. This issue is categorized as low severity by Chromium security. The vulnerability affects Chrome on iOS and involves an inappropriate implementation that could mislead users about the URL they are visiting.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome for iOS before version 151.0.7922.72, which allows a remote attacker to spoof the Omnibox (URL bar) contents by using a crafted HTML page. The flaw could cause the browser to display a misleading URL, potentially deceiving users about the legitimacy of the website they are visiting. The issue is rated as low severity by the Chromium security team. No CVSS score is provided. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status. The affected version is exactly 151.0.7922.72, implying that versions prior to this are vulnerable.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to the ability of a remote attacker to spoof the URL bar in Chrome for iOS, potentially misleading users about the website they are visiting. This could facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks but does not indicate direct code execution or data compromise. The severity is low, reflecting limited risk.
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 update Chrome for iOS to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once available to mitigate this vulnerability. No other specific mitigations are provided by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:04.978Z
- 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: 6a6aa0a89c2644c7f849bad9
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:09:55 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:52:02 UTC
Views: 2
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