CVE-2026-17940

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Picture-in-Picture Sandbox Escape in Google Chrome for Android

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Picture-in-Picture 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: 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-2026-17940

EUVD

EUVD-2026-50866

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-20	The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a sandbox escape in Google Chrome on Android caused by insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Picture-in-Picture feature. A remote attacker who already compromised the renderer process could exploit a crafted HTML page to escape the sandbox and potentially gain higher privileges.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. Detection requires checking the installed Chrome version. On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Chrome and verify the version number. If it is below 151.0.7922.72, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

If you use Google Chrome on Android, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has already compromised the app's renderer process to escape the app's sandbox. This could lead to unauthorized access to other app data or system resources on your device.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not directly affect compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or similar standards as it involves a sandbox escape in Google Chrome on Android. Compliance impacts would depend on specific use cases and data handling, which are not detailed in the provided CVE information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.72 or later. This can be done via the Google Play Store. If automatic updates are disabled, manually update Chrome from the Play Store. Restart the browser after updating to ensure the patch is applied.

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