CVE-2026-17793: Inappropriate implementation in Messages

Published May 17, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-17793 Inappropriate implementation in Messages

Other sources

Inappropriate implementation in Messages in Google Chrome on Android prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing 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 Chromium (Google Chrome on Android) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.72
  4. Compensating control

    For Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), note that it ingests Chromium and is addressed when the underlying Chromium fix for CVE-2026-17793 is included in your Edge version; update Edge to a release that contains Chromium 151.0.7922.72 or later.

Event History

May 17, 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-2026-17793?

CVE-2026-17793 has a medium severity rating of 6.5 as per the CVSS 3.1 scoring system.

2

What issue does CVE-2026-17793 address?

CVE-2026-17793 addresses an inappropriate implementation in Messages in Google Chrome that allows for UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-17793?

To fix CVE-2026-17793, update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-17793?

CVE-2026-17793 affects Google Chrome for Android, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).

5

Can CVE-2026-17793 allow for exploitation?

Yes, CVE-2026-17793 allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing, potentially leading to social engineering attacks.

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