CVE-2026-17722: Object lifecycle issue in WebView

Published Jun 13, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-17722 Object lifecycle issue in WebView

Other sources

Object lifecycle issue in WebView 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: 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 Android<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
Google Android

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 Chromium / Google Chrome on Android (WebView) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.72

Event History

Jun 13, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:19 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:19 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-17722?

CVE-2026-17722 has a high severity rating of 8.3 according to the CVSS 3.1 scoring system.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-17722?

To fix CVE-2026-17722, update Google Chrome for Android or the Chromium-based browsers to the latest version available, specifically version 151.0.7922.72 or later.

3

What types of applications are affected by CVE-2026-17722?

CVE-2026-17722 affects Google Chrome for Android and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) applications.

4

What does CVE-2026-17722 exploit?

CVE-2026-17722 exploits an object lifecycle issue in WebView that can lead to a potential sandbox escape.

5

What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2026-17722?

An attacker could potentially perform unauthorized actions by executing a crafted HTML page after compromising the renderer process.

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