CVE-2026-17994
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Inappropriate Navigation Bypass in Google Chrome for Android

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Inappropriate implementation in Media in Google Chrome on Android 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-2026-17994
EUVD
EUVD-2026-50920

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

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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome on Android. It allows a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions by using a specially crafted HTML page. The issue was fixed in Chrome version 151.0.7922.72.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. Detection involves checking the installed Chrome version on Android devices. Use the following command in a terminal or adb shell: 'dumpsys package com.android.chrome | grep versionName'. If the version is below 151.0.7922.72, the device is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to trick users into navigating to unintended or malicious pages, potentially leading to phishing attacks or exposure to harmful content. However, the severity is rated as Low by Chromium.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not directly impact compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or similar standards as it involves a low-severity navigation bypass in Chrome on Android without evidence of data exposure or privacy violations.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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