# CVE-2026-17972: Google Chrome for iOS UI spoofing via crafted HTML page

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-17972-google-chrome-for-ios-ui-spoofing-via-crafted-html-page  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-30. Updated: 2026-07-30  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-17972 · Severity: info · CVSS 0 · Published 2026-07-30

A vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS could allow a malicious website to spoof parts of the browser's user interface. This could be used to trick users into believing they are on a legitimate website or interacting with a trusted browser prompt, potentially leading to phishing or unauthorized actions. Users should update to the latest version of Chrome on their iOS devices to mitigate this risk.

Technologies: [Google Chrome](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/chrome). Vendors: [Google](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/google).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-17972 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-17972 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-17972?** Informational severity, with a CVSS score of 0, published 30 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-17972?** A patch was published on 2026-07-29. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-17972 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-17972?** Check whether you run Google Chrome at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

An inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome for iOS prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing. The vulnerability is triggered when a user visits a specially crafted HTML page controlled by the attacker. By manipulating the browser's interface elements, the attacker can misrepresent the origin or state of the web page. This issue is categorized by Chromium as Low severity. A fix is available in version 151.0.7922.72 and later.

## Affected products

- Google Chrome for iOS prior to 151.0.7922.72

## Timeline

- 2026-07-29: disclosed
- 2026-07-29: patched
- 2026-07-30: advisory

## References

- [https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html)
- [https://issues.chromium.org/issues/519202895](https://issues.chromium.org/issues/519202895)

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