CVE-2026-121081

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Passwords UI Misrepresentation in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-11-03

Last updated on: 2026-11-03

Assigner: Chrome

Description

UI misrepresentation in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.38 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to obtain sensitive information via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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Published

2026-11-03

Last Modified

2026-11-03

Generated

2026-11-04

AI Q&A

2026-11-04

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-121081

EUVD

EUVD-2026-116349

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
Google	Chrome	157.0.8103.38

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-451	The user interface (UI) does not properly represent critical information to the user, allowing the information - or its source - to be obscured or spoofed. This is often a component in phishing attacks.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a UI misrepresentation in Google Chrome's Passwords feature before version 157.0.8103.38. A remote attacker could exploit this by manipulating network traffic to trick users into revealing sensitive information through social engineering tactics.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires monitoring for UI misrepresentation in Google Chrome versions prior to 157.0.8103.38. Check Chrome version via chrome://settings/help or command line. Inspect network traffic for crafted inputs exploiting this issue.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow attackers to deceive users into disclosing passwords or other sensitive data by making malicious network traffic appear legitimate. This may lead to unauthorized access to accounts or personal information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 157.0.8103.38 or later immediately. Disable automatic updates temporarily if needed, but prioritize patching to prevent exploitation through crafted network traffic.

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