Type Confusion in Tab in Google Chrome on Android prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to… (CVE-2026-17866)
Type Confusion in Tab in Google Chrome on Android prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17866 is a type confusion vulnerability (CWE-843) affecting the Tab component in Google Chrome on Android versions before 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker, with prior compromise of the renderer process, to potentially perform a sandbox escape through a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability could enable escalation of privileges beyond the renderer sandbox. The Chromium security team rates this issue as medium severity. No CVSS score or patch details are currently available in the provided data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox environment, potentially leading to greater control over the affected device. However, exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process, limiting the initial attack vector. No known active exploits have 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 any available updates promptly once released.
Type Confusion in Tab in Google Chrome on Android prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to… (CVE-2026-17866)
Description
Type Confusion in Tab in Google Chrome on Android prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.8medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17866 is a type confusion vulnerability (CWE-843) affecting the Tab component in Google Chrome on Android versions before 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker, with prior compromise of the renderer process, to potentially perform a sandbox escape through a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability could enable escalation of privileges beyond the renderer sandbox. The Chromium security team rates this issue as medium severity. No CVSS score or patch details are currently available in the provided data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox environment, potentially leading to greater control over the affected device. However, exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process, limiting the initial attack vector. No known active exploits have 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 any available updates promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-xqvm-prp8-cc3x
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-17866"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6ae5169c2644c7f8981442
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:45:58 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 06:10:35 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 02:51:53 UTC
Views: 6
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