CVE-2026-17961: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17961 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android where an inappropriate implementation in the Session component allows a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions using a crafted HTML page. This issue affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The vulnerability is rated as low severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the Session handling of Google Chrome on Android versions before 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions by leveraging a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with low severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed exploitation information is provided. The vendor advisory link is available but does not explicitly confirm patch or remediation status.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can bypass navigation restrictions in affected versions of Google Chrome on Android, potentially allowing navigation to unauthorized pages. The impact is considered low severity by the Chromium security team. There are no known exploits in the wild.
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. Until official confirmation, users should update to the latest Chrome version when available.
CVE-2026-17961: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17961 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android where an inappropriate implementation in the Session component allows a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions using a crafted HTML page. This issue affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The vulnerability is rated as low severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the available data.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the Session handling of Google Chrome on Android versions before 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions by leveraging a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with low severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed exploitation information is provided. The vendor advisory link is available but does not explicitly confirm patch or remediation status.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can bypass navigation restrictions in affected versions of Google Chrome on Android, potentially allowing navigation to unauthorized pages. The impact is considered low severity by the Chromium security team. There are no known exploits in the wild.
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. Until official confirmation, users should update to the latest Chrome version when available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:08.878Z
- 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: 6a6aa0ac9c2644c7f849bcaa
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:04 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:54:56 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:31:55 UTC
Views: 2
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