CVE-2026-17945

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Navigation UI Spoofing in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Navigation in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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Published

2026-07-30

Last Modified

2026-08-03

Generated

2026-08-19

AI Q&A

2026-07-30

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-18

NVD

CVE-2026-17945

EUVD

EUVD-2026-50871

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 151.0.7922.72 (exc)

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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 is a UI spoofing issue in Google Chrome caused by insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Navigation component. A remote attacker who already compromised the renderer process could exploit this to trick users with a crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves insufficient validation in Google Chrome's Navigation component, enabling UI spoofing via crafted HTML. Detection requires checking Chrome version against 151.0.7922.72 or later. Use commands like 'google-chrome --version' or 'apt list --installed | grep google-chrome' to verify installed version.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to deceive you by displaying fake UI elements or pages, potentially tricking you into taking unintended actions like entering sensitive information or downloading malware.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome, enabling UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. It does not directly impact GDPR or HIPAA compliance as it is a low-severity issue limited to renderer process compromise and UI deception.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later immediately. Disable automatic updates temporarily if needed, but prioritize patching. Avoid visiting untrusted websites until updated. Monitor vendor advisories for additional guidance.

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