CVE-2026-18006

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Google Lens UI Spoofing in Chrome

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Inappropriate implementation in Google Lens 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-2026-18006

EUVD

EUVD-2026-50932

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 Lens within Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It occurs when a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process can trick users into seeing false or misleading interface elements through a crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome and related to UI spoofing via compromised renderer processes. Detection requires checking the Chrome version and monitoring for suspicious UI behavior. Use chrome://version/ to verify the installed version and ensure it is 151.0.7922.72 or later.

Impact Analysis

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

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves UI spoofing in Google Chrome via Google Lens, which could allow a remote attacker to deceive users. While not directly impacting GDPR or HIPAA compliance, such spoofing could lead to unauthorized data access or disclosure, potentially violating these regulations if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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