CVE-2026-17684

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Chrome for iOS Sandbox Escape via HTML Page

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Chrome for iOS in Google Chrome on iOS 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: High)

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Published

2026-07-30

Last Modified

2026-08-03

Generated

2026-08-19

AI Q&A

2026-07-30

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-18

NVD

CVE-2026-17684

EUVD

EUVD-2026-50810

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 151.0.7922.72 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-20	The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in Chrome for iOS. A remote attacker who compromised the renderer process could exploit a crafted HTML page to potentially escape the sandbox, gaining unauthorized access to system resources.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability affects Google Chrome on iOS prior to version 151.0.7922.72. To detect it, check your Chrome version in iOS settings under Chrome app info. If it is below 151.0.7922.72, the system is vulnerable. No specific commands are provided for detection as this requires version verification.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to break out of the browser's security sandbox. This might lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, execution of malicious code, or further compromise of the affected device.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves a sandbox escape in Chrome for iOS, which could allow an attacker to bypass security restrictions. Such an issue may impact compliance by potentially exposing sensitive user data, violating data protection principles under GDPR and HIPAA if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome for iOS to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to address the vulnerability.

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