CVE-2026-17866
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Type Confusion in Google Chrome on Android

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-07-30

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Type Confusion in Tab 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: 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-2026-17866
EUVD
EUVD-2026-50615

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

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CWE ID Description
CWE-843 The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type.

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Executive Summary

This is a type confusion vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android. It occurs when the browser incorrectly handles data types in the Tab component, allowing a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox security restrictions. This is done by tricking the browser into misinterpreting data types through a specially crafted HTML page.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to escape the browser's sandbox, potentially gaining access to sensitive data or system resources on your device. Since it requires the attacker to first compromise the renderer process, it is typically used as part of a multi-stage attack chain. Users could be impacted if they visit a malicious webpage.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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