CVE-2026-87458

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Google Chrome UI Misrepresentation via Crafted HTML

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-09

Assigner: Chrome

Description

UI misrepresentation in Geometry in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published

2026-09-09

Last Modified

2026-09-09

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-87458

EUVD

EUVD-2026-74377

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 153.0.8010.36 (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 where attackers can trick users into believing false UI elements through a crafted HTML page. This could lead users to interact with misleading interfaces without realizing it.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves UI misrepresentation in Google Chrome, which may not have direct detection commands. Monitor for suspicious HTML pages or unexpected UI behavior in Chrome. Check Chrome version against 153.0.8010.36 to identify vulnerable instances.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to deceive you into performing actions like entering sensitive information or downloading malicious files. Social engineering tactics may be used to make the fake UI appear legitimate.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves UI misrepresentation, which could potentially be exploited for social engineering attacks. While it does not directly impact data confidentiality or integrity, it may contribute to phishing or deception scenarios that could lead to unauthorized access or data exposure. Compliance impact depends on how such attacks are leveraged in a given environment.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later immediately. Disable unnecessary browser extensions and avoid visiting untrusted websites until patched. Educate users to recognize potential UI spoofing attempts.

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