CVE-2026-17980: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
A vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The issue stems from an inappropriate UI implementation. The vulnerability is rated as low severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17980 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android where an improper UI implementation permits a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data. Exploitation requires user interaction with specific UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page. The affected version is prior to 151.0.7922.72. No detailed CVSS score or remediation level is provided in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the input data.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can leak cross-origin data by tricking a user into performing certain UI gestures on a malicious page. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of information accessible within the browser context. The severity is assessed as low by Chromium security, indicating limited impact or difficulty in exploitation.
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 an official fix is confirmed, users should avoid interacting with untrusted web content that may attempt to exploit UI gestures.
CVE-2026-17980: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
A vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The issue stems from an inappropriate UI implementation. The vulnerability is rated as low severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17980 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android where an improper UI implementation permits a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data. Exploitation requires user interaction with specific UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page. The affected version is prior to 151.0.7922.72. No detailed CVSS score or remediation level is provided in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the input data.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can leak cross-origin data by tricking a user into performing certain UI gestures on a malicious page. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of information accessible within the browser context. The severity is assessed as low by Chromium security, indicating limited impact or difficulty in exploitation.
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 an official fix is confirmed, users should avoid interacting with untrusted web content that may attempt to exploit UI gestures.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:12.356Z
- 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: 6a6aa0af9c2644c7f849bd47
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:07 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:38:42 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:03:52 UTC
Views: 3
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