CVE-2026-17849: Inappropriate implementation in Chrome for iOS

Published Jun 1, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-17849 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 spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via malicious network traffic. (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 Google Chrome<151.0.7922.72
Google Chrome<151.0.7922.71
151.0.7922.71
All of the following
Google Chrome<151.0.7922.72
Apple iPhone OS
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 (iOS) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.72

Event History

Jun 1, 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

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-17849?

CVE-2026-17849 has a medium severity rating of 4.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-17849?

To fix CVE-2026-17849, ensure you update Google Chrome on iOS to version 151.0.7922.72 or later.

3

What does CVE-2026-17849 affect?

CVE-2026-17849 affects Google Chrome for iOS and potentially other Chromium-based browsers.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-17849?

CVE-2026-17849 is classified as an inappropriate implementation vulnerability that allows content spoofing.

5

Can CVE-2026-17849 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-17849 can be exploited remotely through malicious network traffic.

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