CVE-2026-18008

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Inappropriate Implementation in Google Chrome Settings Allows UI Spoofing

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Inappropriate implementation in Settings in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via malicious network traffic. (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-2026-18008

EUVD

EUVD-2026-50934

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's Settings feature. It occurs due to an inappropriate implementation that allows a remote attacker to manipulate the user interface through malicious network traffic. The attacker could trick users into believing they are interacting with legitimate Chrome settings when they are not.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves UI spoofing in Google Chrome due to inappropriate implementation in Settings. Detection primarily requires checking the Chrome version and monitoring for suspicious network traffic that could exploit this issue. Ensure Chrome is updated to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to mitigate the risk.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to deceive you into performing actions you did not intend, such as entering sensitive information into fake forms or granting unnecessary permissions. It may lead to phishing attacks or unauthorized access to your browser settings.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves UI spoofing in Google Chrome, which could potentially mislead users into disclosing sensitive information. While not directly impacting GDPR or HIPAA compliance, such spoofing could contribute to phishing attacks that violate data protection principles under these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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