CVE-2026-7996
Undergoing Analysis
Undergoing Analysis - In Progress
Chrome UI Spoofing via SSL Input Validation Flaw
Publication date: 2026-05-06
Last updated on: 2026-05-06
Assigner: Chrome
Description
Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in SSL in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
CVSS Scores
EPSS Scores
| Probability: | |
| Percentile: |
Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| chrome | 148.0.7778.96 |
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-20 | The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. |
Attack-Flow Graph
AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the SSL component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to perform UI spoofing by using a specially crafted HTML page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact users by enabling an attacker to spoof the user interface, potentially misleading users into believing they are interacting with a legitimate site or element. This could lead to phishing or other social engineering attacks.
Ask Our AI Assistant
Need more information? Ask your question to get an AI reply (Powered by our expertise)
0/70