CVE-2026-17842: Inappropriate implementation in Chrome for iOS

Published May 30, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-17842 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 who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to bypass same origin policy 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

4 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

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 (Chromium) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.72

Event History

May 30, 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
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jul 31, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-17842?

CVE-2026-17842 has a medium severity rating of 6.5 according to CVSS 3.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-17842?

To mitigate CVE-2026-17842, users should update Google Chrome for iOS to version 151.0.7922.72 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-17842?

CVE-2026-17842 is an inappropriate implementation vulnerability that allows for the bypass of same origin policy.

4

What versions are affected by CVE-2026-17842?

CVE-2026-17842 affects Google Chrome for iOS versions prior to 151.0.7922.72.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2026-17842?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2026-17842 by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page.

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