CVE-2026-17842: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Inappropriate implementation in Chrome for iOS in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to bypass same origin policy via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17842 describes a vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS versions before 151.0.7922.72 where an attacker can bypass the same origin policy by tricking a user into performing certain UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page. This bypass could allow unauthorized access to content from different origins, violating web security boundaries. The vulnerability arises from an inappropriate implementation in the Chrome for iOS browser.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables a remote attacker to bypass the same origin policy, potentially allowing unauthorized access to web content from different origins within the browser. This could lead to information disclosure or other security issues related to cross-origin data access. However, exploitation requires user interaction with specific UI gestures.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome for iOS version 151.0.7922.72 and later. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome for iOS installations to this version or newer to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation guidance is provided.
CVE-2026-17842: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
Inappropriate implementation in Chrome for iOS in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to bypass same origin policy via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17842 describes a vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS versions before 151.0.7922.72 where an attacker can bypass the same origin policy by tricking a user into performing certain UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page. This bypass could allow unauthorized access to content from different origins, violating web security boundaries. The vulnerability arises from an inappropriate implementation in the Chrome for iOS browser.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables a remote attacker to bypass the same origin policy, potentially allowing unauthorized access to web content from different origins within the browser. This could lead to information disclosure or other security issues related to cross-origin data access. However, exploitation requires user interaction with specific UI gestures.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome for iOS version 151.0.7922.72 and later. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome for iOS installations to this version or newer to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation guidance is provided.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-8737-76mx-jgwh
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-17842"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6ae5189c2644c7f8981ab9
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:46:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 06:20:27 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 02:51:53 UTC
Views: 2
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