CVE-2026-17872
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Cryptographic Flaw in WebAppInstalls in Chrome for Android

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-07-30

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Cryptographic Flaw in WebAppInstalls in Google Chrome on Android prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local 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
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-17872
EUVD
EUVD-2026-50621

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

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CWE ID Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a cryptographic flaw in the WebAppInstalls component of Google Chrome on Android. It allows a local attacker to potentially escape the sandbox security feature by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. The flaw exists in versions of Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access to bypass Chrome's sandbox protections. This might enable them to execute malicious code outside the browser's isolated environment, potentially accessing sensitive data or performing unauthorized actions on the device.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to address the cryptographic flaw and sandbox escape risk.

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