CVE-2026-17741
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Android WebView Sandbox Escape via Untrusted Input

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-07-30

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebView in Google Chrome on Android prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published
2026-07-30
Last Modified
2026-07-30
Generated
2026-07-30
AI Q&A
2026-07-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-17741
EUVD
EUVD-2026-50691

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

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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 the WebView component of Google Chrome on Android. A remote attacker could exploit this by crafting a malicious HTML page to potentially escape the sandbox and execute unauthorized actions.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass security restrictions, access sensitive data, or perform unauthorized actions on your device through a malicious webpage.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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