CVE-2026-19143: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-19143 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebAPKs. This flaw could allow a local attacker to perform a sandbox escape by leveraging a malicious file. The issue affects Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.109. No CVSS score is provided, and no explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the input data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebAPKs within Google Chrome on Android. A local attacker could exploit this weakness by crafting a malicious file that enables sandbox escape, potentially compromising the security boundaries of the browser environment. The affected version is prior to 151.0.7922.109. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security. No detailed CVSS score or explicit remediation status is provided in the input data, though a vendor advisory URL is available for further reference.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a local attacker to escape the sandbox environment in Google Chrome on Android, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control beyond the browser's restricted context. This could compromise device security by allowing execution of malicious code outside the intended sandbox.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01193673229.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to Chrome version 151.0.7922.109 or later once confirmed patched. Until then, avoid opening untrusted WebAPKs or files from untrusted sources on affected Chrome versions.
CVE-2026-19143: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-19143 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebAPKs. This flaw could allow a local attacker to perform a sandbox escape by leveraging a malicious file. The issue affects Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.109. No CVSS score is provided, and no explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the input data.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebAPKs within Google Chrome on Android. A local attacker could exploit this weakness by crafting a malicious file that enables sandbox escape, potentially compromising the security boundaries of the browser environment. The affected version is prior to 151.0.7922.109. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security. No detailed CVSS score or explicit remediation status is provided in the input data, though a vendor advisory URL is available for further reference.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a local attacker to escape the sandbox environment in Google Chrome on Android, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control beyond the browser's restricted context. This could compromise device security by allowing execution of malicious code outside the intended sandbox.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01193673229.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to Chrome version 151.0.7922.109 or later once confirmed patched. Until then, avoid opening untrusted WebAPKs or files from untrusted sources on affected Chrome versions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-06T16:51:45.590Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01193673229.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a7506fcbf8831d5395f58b7
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 22:13:16 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 23:41:28 UTC
Last updated: 08/07/2026, 01:21:06 UTC
Views: 2
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