CVE-2026-17722

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WebView Object Lifecycle Issue in Google Chrome for Android

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Object lifecycle issue in WebView 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: 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-2026-17722

EUVD

EUVD-2026-50848

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-416	The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an object lifecycle issue in WebView within Google Chrome on Android. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox security restrictions by using a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires checking the installed version of Google Chrome on Android devices. If the version is prior to 151.0.7922.72, the system is vulnerable. Commands to check the version may vary by device but typically involve checking the app version in system settings or using package manager commands like 'dumpsys package com.android.chrome'.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass sandbox protections, potentially gaining unauthorized access to system resources or sensitive data on your device through a compromised web page.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not directly affect compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or other standards as it involves a sandbox escape in Google Chrome's WebView on Android. Compliance impacts would depend on how the vulnerability is exploited in a specific environment.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to address the vulnerability.

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