CVE-2026-17972: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17972 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 that allows remote attackers to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. The issue is due to an inappropriate implementation in Chrome for iOS. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. There is no explicit vendor advisory stating a patch or remediation level, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome on iOS before version 151.0.7922.72, which permits remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing attacks by leveraging crafted HTML content. UI spoofing can mislead users by presenting deceptive user interface elements, potentially facilitating phishing or social engineering attacks. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires no privileges but does require user interaction. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-451 (Incorrect Expression of User Interface in Web Page).
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing, which can lead to user deception but does not directly compromise confidentiality or availability. The CVSS score of 4.3 reflects a medium severity with no direct impact on data confidentiality or system availability. There are no known exploits in the wild, reducing immediate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The provided vendor advisory URL should be monitored for updates regarding an official fix. Until a patch is confirmed, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted web content on affected Chrome for iOS versions.
CVE-2026-17972: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17972 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 that allows remote attackers to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. The issue is due to an inappropriate implementation in Chrome for iOS. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. There is no explicit vendor advisory stating a patch or remediation level, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome on iOS before version 151.0.7922.72, which permits remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing attacks by leveraging crafted HTML content. UI spoofing can mislead users by presenting deceptive user interface elements, potentially facilitating phishing or social engineering attacks. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires no privileges but does require user interaction. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-451 (Incorrect Expression of User Interface in Web Page).
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing, which can lead to user deception but does not directly compromise confidentiality or availability. The CVSS score of 4.3 reflects a medium severity with no direct impact on data confidentiality or system availability. There are no known exploits in the wild, reducing immediate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The provided vendor advisory URL should be monitored for updates regarding an official fix. Until a patch is confirmed, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted web content on affected Chrome for iOS versions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:10.890Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- 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: 08/06/2026, 17:13:06 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 19:31:53 UTC
Views: 59
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