CVE-2026-17940: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Picture-in-Picture

Published May 17, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-17940 Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Picture-in-Picture

Other sources

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Picture-in-Picture 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: Low)

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

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.72

Event History

May 17, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 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-2026-17940?

CVE-2026-17940 is classified as critical with a CVSS score of 9.6.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-17940?

To mitigate CVE-2026-17940, update Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.72 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-17940 have on users?

CVE-2026-17940 could allow a remote attacker to compromise the renderer process, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-17940?

CVE-2026-17940 affects Google Chrome on Android, Google Chrome on desktop, and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).

5

When was CVE-2026-17940 published?

CVE-2026-17940 was published on May 17, 2026.

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