UI Misrepresentation in Google Chrome CustomTabs on Android

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: Chrome

Description

UI misrepresentation in CustomTabs in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to spoof address bar 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-2026-79233

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 CustomTabs in Google Chrome on Android. A remote attacker could exploit a crafted HTML page to spoof the address bar, making users believe they are on a legitimate site when they are not.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could trick users into entering sensitive information like passwords or credit card details on a fake website that appears legitimate due to the spoofed address bar. It may lead to phishing attacks or unauthorized access to user accounts.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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