CVE-2026-17912

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Inappropriate Implementation in Chrome for iOS Allows Navigation Bypass

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 bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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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-2026-17912

EUVD

EUVD-2026-50661

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-601	The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is due to an inappropriate implementation in Chrome for iOS. It allowed a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions by using a specially crafted HTML page. The issue was present in Google Chrome on iOS versions prior to 151.0.7922.72.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Chrome for iOS and involves inappropriate implementation allowing bypass of navigation restrictions. Detection would require checking the installed version of Chrome for iOS on affected devices. If the version is prior to 151.0.7922.72, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to bypass navigation restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive pages or actions within the browser. This might expose users to phishing or other malicious activities.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not directly affect compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or similar standards as it involves a low-severity navigation bypass in Chrome for iOS. No evidence suggests it impacts data protection or privacy controls required by these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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