CVE-2026-17669: Inappropriate implementation in Chrome for iOS

Published May 14, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-17669 Inappropriate implementation in Chrome for iOS

Other sources

Inappropriate implementation in Chrome for iOS in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

— NVD

This CVE was assigned by Chrome.  Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.

— Microsoft

Credit

Google

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome for iOS<151.0.7922.72
Google Chrome<151.0.7922.71
151.0.7922.71
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)<151.0.4129.59
151.0.4129.59
Microsoft Edge<151.0.4129.59
All of the following
Google Chrome<151.0.7922.72
Apple iPhone OS

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.71
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.4129.59
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome for iOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.72Patch CVE-2026-17669
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2026-17669

Event History

May 14, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:18 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:18 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 31, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-17669?

CVE-2026-17669 has a critical severity score of 9.6 according to CVSS 3.1.

2

How does CVE-2026-17669 affect Chrome for iOS users?

CVE-2026-17669 allows a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape on Chrome for iOS via a crafted HTML page.

3

What versions of Google Chrome are impacted by CVE-2026-17669?

Google Chrome for iOS versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 are impacted by CVE-2026-17669.

4

What is the potential impact of CVE-2026-17669?

The potential impact of CVE-2026-17669 includes unauthorized access to sensitive data and system resources due to sandbox escape.

5

How can users mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2026-17669?

Users can mitigate the risks of CVE-2026-17669 by updating to the latest version of Google Chrome for iOS.

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