CVE-2026-79173

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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 WebAppInstalls 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-2026-79173

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 WebAppInstalls within Google Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.65. A remote attacker could exploit this by creating a crafted HTML page to trick users into seeing false UI elements.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires checking the installed version of Google Chrome. If your version is prior to 152.0.7977.65, the system is vulnerable. Update Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to mitigate the risk.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to deceive users by displaying misleading UI elements, potentially leading to phishing attacks or unintended actions like granting permissions or downloading malicious content.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves UI misrepresentation in Google Chrome, which could potentially allow an attacker to deceive users into interacting with malicious content. While this may not directly violate GDPR or HIPAA, it could contribute to phishing attacks that compromise user data or credentials, indirectly impacting compliance by increasing the risk of unauthorized access to protected information.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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