CVE-2026-17741: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebView

Published Apr 2, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-17741 Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebView

Other sources

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebView in Google Chrome on Android prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

— 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 Google Chrome (Android) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.72
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.72

Event History

Apr 2, 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-2026-17741?

CVE-2026-17741 has a severity rating of high with a CVSS score of 7.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-17741?

To fix CVE-2026-17741, update Google Chrome for Android or Microsoft Edge to the latest version released after version 151.0.7922.72.

3

What does CVE-2026-17741 affect?

CVE-2026-17741 affects Google Chrome for Android, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) prior to the specified version.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-17741?

CVE-2026-17741 is categorized as an input validation vulnerability that allows for potential sandbox escapes.

5

Can CVE-2026-17741 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-17741 can be exploited remotely through a crafted HTML page.

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