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CVE-2026-17915 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-17915 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android, allowing remote attackers to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability was patched in version 151.0.7922.72. Defenders responsible for managing Google Chrome installations on Android devices should assess exposure and prioritize patching to prevent potential UI spoofing attacks. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected versions.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.4
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-30
Original CVE updated
2026-10-23
Advisory published
2026-07-30
Advisory updated
2026-10-23

Who should care

Defenders responsible for managing Google Chrome installations on Android devices should assess exposure and prioritize patching to prevent potential UI spoofing attacks.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-17915 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android that allows remote attackers to perform UI spoofing. Defenders should prioritize verifying and deploying the patched version to prevent potential attacks.

  • Potential UI spoofing attacks targeting Google Chrome on Android
  • Need to verify and deploy patched version of Google Chrome on Android

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by an inappropriate implementation in WebView in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability was patched in version 151.0.7922.72. Defenders should prioritize verifying and deploying the patched version of Google Chrome on Android to prevent potential UI spoofing attacks.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and deploying the patched version of Google Chrome on Android to prevent potential UI spoofing attacks.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and deploy the patched version of Google Chrome on Android (151.0.7922.72 or later)
  • Monitor for potential UI spoofing attacks targeting Google Chrome on Android
  • Review and update inventory of Google Chrome installations on Android devices

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected versions. The vulnerability is caused by an inappropriate implementation in WebView in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. Defenders should prioritize verifying and deploying the patched version of Google Chrome on Android to prevent potential UI spoofing attacks. The CVE

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-17915 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-17915

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-17915 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-17915

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.