UI Misrepresentation in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: Chrome

Description

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

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Published

2026-08-25

Last Modified

2026-08-25

Generated

2026-08-26

AI Q&A

2026-08-26

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-79009

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 before version 152.0.7977.65. A remote attacker could trick users into believing false UI elements by using a specially crafted HTML page, potentially leading to social engineering attacks.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to deceive users into interacting with fake UI elements, such as misleading buttons or dialogs. This might trick users into revealing sensitive information or performing unintended actions without realizing it.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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