CVE-2026-17816

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Insufficient Policy Enforcement in Speech in Google Chrome on Android

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Insufficient policy enforcement in Speech in Google Chrome on Android prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to perform privilege escalation via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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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-2026-17816

EUVD

EUVD-2026-50765

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-269	The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an insufficient policy enforcement issue in Google Chrome on Android. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to escalate privileges by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome on Android and requires detecting compromised renderer processes. Check Chrome version with 'chrome --version' or via Android app settings. Monitor for unusual privilege escalation patterns in logs. No direct detection commands are provided in the CVE details.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain higher privileges on your device, potentially accessing sensitive data or performing unauthorized actions through the compromised Chrome browser.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform privilege escalation via a crafted HTML page, which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data. This may impact compliance with GDPR by risking unauthorized data processing and HIPAA by potentially exposing protected health information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.72 or later immediately. Disable unnecessary Chrome features if updates are delayed. Avoid visiting untrusted websites until patched. Monitor for suspicious activity in renderer processes.

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