CVE-2026-87597

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UI Misrepresentation in CustomTabs in Google Chrome for Android

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-10

Assigner: Chrome

Description

UI misrepresentation in CustomTabs in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to spoof address bar via a co-installed app. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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Published

2026-09-09

Last Modified

2026-09-10

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-87597

EUVD

EUVD-2026-74459

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 CustomTabs in Google Chrome on Android. A remote attacker could exploit a co-installed app to spoof the address bar, making users believe they are on a legitimate website when they are not.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires checking the version of Google Chrome on Android devices. If the version is prior to 153.0.8010.36, the system is vulnerable. No specific commands are provided in the context for detection.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could trick users into entering sensitive information like passwords or credit card details on fake websites. It may lead to phishing attacks, financial loss, or unauthorized access to personal accounts.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves UI misrepresentation in CustomTabs in Google Chrome on Android, which could allow a remote attacker to spoof the address bar via a co-installed app. Such spoofing could potentially deceive users into interacting with malicious content, posing risks to data privacy and security. However, the specific impact on compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or other standards is not detailed in the provided context.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome on Android to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to address the UI misrepresentation issue.

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