CVE-2026-78912

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UI Misrepresentation in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-28

Assigner: Chrome

Description

UI misrepresentation in Browser in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published

2026-08-25

Last Modified

2026-08-28

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-08-26

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-13

NVD

CVE-2026-78912

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 152.0.7977.65 (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 involves a UI misrepresentation issue in Google Chrome's browser before version 152.0.7977.65. A remote attacker could exploit a crafted HTML page to trick users by displaying fake or misleading UI elements.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves UI misrepresentation in Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. To detect it, ensure your Chrome browser is updated to version 152.0.7977.65 or later. Check the version via chrome://settings/help or command line with chrome --version. If outdated, update immediately.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to deceive users into interacting with fake UI elements, potentially leading to phishing attacks, unauthorized actions, or exposure of sensitive information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves UI misrepresentation in Google Chrome, which could potentially allow an attacker to deceive users by spoofing UI elements. While not directly impacting GDPR or HIPAA compliance, such deception could lead to unauthorized data disclosure or user manipulation, indirectly affecting compliance if user actions are compromised.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the UI misrepresentation vulnerability.

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