CVE-2026-17998
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Incorrect Security UI in Google Chrome Extensions

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-07-30

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Incorrect security UI in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 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
2026-07-30
Last Modified
2026-07-30
Generated
2026-07-30
AI Q&A
2026-07-30
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-17998
EUVD
EUVD-2026-50924

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

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves incorrect security UI in Google Chrome's Extensions feature. An attacker could trick a user into installing a malicious extension that then performs UI spoofing, making it appear as though the user is interacting with a legitimate Chrome interface when they are not.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to deceive you into performing actions you did not intend by mimicking legitimate Chrome interfaces. For example, it might trick you into entering sensitive information or granting unnecessary permissions to a malicious extension.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to address the vulnerability.

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