CVE-2026-17994: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17994 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Media component that allows a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted HTML page. The issue has been assigned a low severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome for Android versions before 151.0.7922.72 arises from an inappropriate implementation in the Media component. It enables a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions by using a specially crafted HTML page. The Chromium security team has rated this issue as low severity. There is no detailed CVSS score or explicit remediation level provided in the available data. The vendor advisory link points to a stable channel update announcement but does not explicitly confirm patch status for this specific issue.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can bypass navigation restrictions on affected versions of Google Chrome for Android, potentially leading to unintended navigation behavior. The severity is considered low, indicating limited impact or exploitability. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
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 monitor for official updates and apply them once available to address this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-17994: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17994 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Media component that allows a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted HTML page. The issue has been assigned a 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
This vulnerability in Google Chrome for Android versions before 151.0.7922.72 arises from an inappropriate implementation in the Media component. It enables a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions by using a specially crafted HTML page. The Chromium security team has rated this issue as low severity. There is no detailed CVSS score or explicit remediation level provided in the available data. The vendor advisory link points to a stable channel update announcement but does not explicitly confirm patch status for this specific issue.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can bypass navigation restrictions on affected versions of Google Chrome for Android, potentially leading to unintended navigation behavior. The severity is considered low, indicating limited impact or exploitability. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
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 monitor for official updates and apply them once available to address this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:14.972Z
- 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: 6a6aa0b19c2644c7f849c068
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:09 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:23:58 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:01:17 UTC
Views: 4
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