CVE-2026-79022

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Google Chrome UI Misrepresentation via Crafted HTML

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-28

Assigner: Chrome

Description

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

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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-2026-79022

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 in Google Chrome's Transactions Platform. It allows a remote attacker to trick users by displaying fake UI elements on a crafted HTML page. The attacker could exploit this through social engineering to deceive users into taking unintended actions.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves UI misrepresentation in Google Chrome, which could be exploited via a crafted HTML page. Detection primarily involves checking the Chrome version and monitoring for suspicious UI behavior. Ensure Chrome is updated to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to mitigate the risk.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could lead to phishing attacks or scams where users are tricked into entering sensitive information or performing actions they wouldn't otherwise. For example, a fake payment confirmation dialog could steal login credentials or financial details.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves UI misrepresentation in Google Chrome, which could allow an attacker to deceive users through social engineering. While it may not directly violate GDPR or HIPAA, such deception could lead to unauthorized data disclosure or manipulation, potentially impacting compliance with these regulations 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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