CVE-2026-17838: Incorrect security UI in Google Chrome
Incorrect security UI in Chrome for iOS in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an incorrect security UI in Google Chrome on iOS platforms before version 151.0.7922.72. The flaw allows a remote attacker to craft an HTML page that can spoof the domain shown in the browser's security interface, potentially deceiving users about the legitimacy of the site they are visiting. The vulnerability is categorized as medium severity by Chromium security, but no CVSS score is provided. No exploits are known to be in the wild, and no explicit patch or remediation details are available in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables remote attackers to perform domain spoofing through a crafted HTML page, potentially misleading users into trusting malicious websites. This could facilitate phishing or other social engineering attacks by presenting a false domain in the browser UI. However, no known exploits have been reported, and the severity is assessed as medium.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should update Google Chrome on iOS to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once available. Until then, exercise caution when interacting with unfamiliar websites and avoid clicking suspicious links.
CVE-2026-17838: Incorrect security UI in Google Chrome
Description
Incorrect security UI in Chrome for iOS in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an incorrect security UI in Google Chrome on iOS platforms before version 151.0.7922.72. The flaw allows a remote attacker to craft an HTML page that can spoof the domain shown in the browser's security interface, potentially deceiving users about the legitimacy of the site they are visiting. The vulnerability is categorized as medium severity by Chromium security, but no CVSS score is provided. No exploits are known to be in the wild, and no explicit patch or remediation details are available in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables remote attackers to perform domain spoofing through a crafted HTML page, potentially misleading users into trusting malicious websites. This could facilitate phishing or other social engineering attacks by presenting a false domain in the browser UI. However, no known exploits have been reported, and the severity is assessed as medium.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should update Google Chrome on iOS to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once available. Until then, exercise caution when interacting with unfamiliar websites and avoid clicking suspicious links.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-68p7-85qf-j7qv
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-17838"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6ae5189c2644c7f8981c2d
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:46:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 06:21:07 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 02:51:54 UTC
Views: 2
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