CVE-2026-8006
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Insufficient Policy Enforcement in DevTools in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-05-06

Last updated on: 2026-05-06

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Insufficient policy enforcement in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to perform UI spoofing via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)
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Published
2026-05-06
Last Modified
2026-05-06
Generated
2026-05-07
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2026-05-06
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-8006
EUVD
EUVD-2026-28115
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Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome 148.0.7778.96
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability is an insufficient policy enforcement issue in the DevTools component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. It allows an attacker who convinces a user to install a malicious Chrome extension to perform UI spoofing by using a specially crafted extension.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to UI spoofing, where the attacker can manipulate the browser's user interface to deceive the user. This could potentially trick users into performing unintended actions or disclosing sensitive information by presenting fake or misleading UI elements.


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