CVE-2026-17915

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WebView UI Spoofing in Google Chrome for Android

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Inappropriate implementation in WebView in Google Chrome on Android prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing 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-2026-17915

EUVD

EUVD-2026-50664

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 on Android. It occurs due to an inappropriate implementation in the WebView component, allowing a remote attacker to trick users by displaying misleading content through a crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. To detect it, check your Chrome version in Settings > About Chrome. If it is below 151.0.7922.72, the system is vulnerable. No specific commands are provided for detection beyond version verification.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to deceive you into interacting with fake UI elements, such as buttons or dialogs, potentially leading to unintended actions like data entry or permission grants. This may result in unauthorized access or data exposure.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves UI spoofing in Google Chrome on Android, which could potentially mislead users into interacting with malicious content. While not directly impacting GDPR or HIPAA compliance, such vulnerabilities may contribute to broader security risks that could affect data integrity or user trust.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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