CVE-2026-17835

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Chrome for iOS UI Spoofing Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Inappropriate implementation in Chrome for iOS in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing 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-2026-17835

EUVD

EUVD-2026-50584

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 is a UI spoofing issue in Google Chrome for iOS versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation that allows a remote attacker to deceive users by manipulating the browser's user interface through a crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Chrome for iOS and involves UI spoofing via crafted HTML pages. Detection would require inspecting web content rendered in Chrome for iOS for suspicious UI elements or unexpected behavior. No direct system/network commands are provided in the CVE details.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could trick you into thinking you are on a legitimate website when you are not. An attacker might create a fake interface that looks like a trusted site, potentially leading to phishing attacks where you enter sensitive information like passwords or credit card details.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves UI spoofing, which could potentially lead to phishing attacks or unauthorized data access. While not directly impacting GDPR or HIPAA compliance, such vulnerabilities may increase risks of data breaches or unauthorized access, indirectly affecting compliance efforts.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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