CVE-2026-17972: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17972 is a low severity vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation that allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. This could mislead users by displaying deceptive user interface elements. The issue affects Chrome on iOS and does not have a confirmed CVSS score. No known exploits are reported in the wild. A vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing through crafted HTML content due to an inappropriate implementation. UI spoofing can trick users into interacting with deceptive interface elements, potentially leading to phishing or other social engineering attacks. The vulnerability is classified with low severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score assigned, and the vendor advisory does not explicitly state if a patch or fix is available.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing on affected Chrome for iOS versions, which may deceive users into believing malicious content is legitimate. There are no reports of active exploitation. The low severity rating indicates the vulnerability is not considered highly critical but could still pose a risk to user trust and security.
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 address this issue. Until then, exercise caution when interacting with untrusted web content on affected versions.
CVE-2026-17972: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17972 is a low severity vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation that allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. This could mislead users by displaying deceptive user interface elements. The issue affects Chrome on iOS and does not have a confirmed CVSS score. No known exploits are reported in the wild. A vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing through crafted HTML content due to an inappropriate implementation. UI spoofing can trick users into interacting with deceptive interface elements, potentially leading to phishing or other social engineering attacks. The vulnerability is classified with low severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score assigned, and the vendor advisory does not explicitly state if a patch or fix is available.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing on affected Chrome for iOS versions, which may deceive users into believing malicious content is legitimate. There are no reports of active exploitation. The low severity rating indicates the vulnerability is not considered highly critical but could still pose a risk to user trust and security.
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 address this issue. Until then, exercise caution when interacting with untrusted web content on affected versions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:10.890Z
- 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: 6a6aa0ad9c2644c7f849bd15
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:05 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:39:42 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:12:01 UTC
Views: 3
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