CVE-2026-17782

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Incorrect Security UI in Chrome for iOS Allows Omnibox Spoofing

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-08-04

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Incorrect security UI in Chrome for iOS in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published

2026-07-30

Last Modified

2026-08-04

Generated

2026-08-19

AI Q&A

2026-07-30

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-18

NVD

CVE-2026-17782

EUVD

EUVD-2026-50731

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-451	The user interface (UI) does not properly represent critical information to the user, allowing the information - or its source - to be obscured or spoofed. This is often a component in phishing attacks.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a spoofing issue in Chrome for iOS where a remote attacker can trick users by displaying fake content in the URL bar (Omnibox). This happens due to incorrect security UI handling in versions prior to 151.0.7922.72.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a spoofing issue in Chrome for iOS where the Omnibox (URL bar) can be manipulated. Detection requires checking the installed version of Chrome for iOS. If the version is prior to 151.0.7922.72, the system is vulnerable. Update Chrome to the latest version to mitigate the risk.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could trick you into visiting a malicious site by making it appear legitimate through a fake URL bar. This may lead to phishing attacks, data theft, or unauthorized actions on trusted websites.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not directly affect compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or other common standards and regulations. The issue involves a spoofing vulnerability in Chrome for iOS, which could mislead users about the legitimacy of a webpage but does not inherently violate data protection or privacy requirements.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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