CVE-2026-17831: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17831 describes a vulnerability in Google Chrome's Passwords feature before version 151.0.7922.72 where insufficient validation of untrusted input enables a remote attacker with control over the renderer process to conduct UI spoofing attacks using crafted HTML content. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20, indicating improper input validation. The lack of a CVSS score and absence of patch details in the provided data limits the assessment of exploitability and remediation status.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to perform UI spoofing, potentially misleading users by displaying deceptive interface elements. This could facilitate phishing or other social engineering attacks within the browser context. There is no indication of direct code execution or data exfiltration solely from this vulnerability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates and apply the official fix once available. Until then, limiting exposure to untrusted content and maintaining updated browser versions is recommended.
CVE-2026-17831: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17831 describes a vulnerability in Google Chrome's Passwords feature before version 151.0.7922.72 where insufficient validation of untrusted input enables a remote attacker with control over the renderer process to conduct UI spoofing attacks using crafted HTML content. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20, indicating improper input validation. The lack of a CVSS score and absence of patch details in the provided data limits the assessment of exploitability and remediation status.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to perform UI spoofing, potentially misleading users by displaying deceptive interface elements. This could facilitate phishing or other social engineering attacks within the browser context. There is no indication of direct code execution or data exfiltration solely from this vulnerability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates and apply the official fix once available. Until then, limiting exposure to untrusted content and maintaining updated browser versions is recommended.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-j542-7g8v-jfg9
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-17831"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6ae5179c2644c7f89818fe
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:45:59 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 06:17:04 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 02:51:54 UTC
Views: 2
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