CVE-2026-79283

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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 Geometry 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-2026-79283

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 Geometry feature. A remote attacker could exploit this by creating a specially crafted HTML page to trick users into seeing false UI elements, potentially leading to phishing or misleading interactions.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves UI misrepresentation in Google Chrome, which may not have direct network or system detection commands. Ensure Chrome is updated to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to mitigate the issue. Check Chrome version via chrome://settings/help or command line for Linux/Windows.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to deceive users by displaying fake UI elements, such as misleading buttons or dialogs. This might trick users into performing unintended actions, like entering sensitive information or downloading malicious files.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves UI misrepresentation in Google Chrome, which could potentially allow an attacker to deceive users by spoofing UI elements. While this may not directly impact compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA, it could indirectly affect compliance by enabling phishing attacks or misleading users into disclosing sensitive information.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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