CVE-2026-5897
UI Spoofing in Google Chrome Downloads Prior to
Publication date: 2026-04-08
Last updated on: 2026-04-13
Assigner: Chrome
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| chrome | to 147.0.7727.55 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an incorrect security user interface (UI) issue in the Downloads feature of Google Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.55. It allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact users by enabling attackers to spoof the browser's UI, potentially misleading users into believing they are interacting with legitimate browser elements when they are not. This could lead to users being tricked into unsafe actions or disclosing sensitive information.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify any impact of this vulnerability on compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.55 or later.