CVE-2026-106229
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UI Misrepresentation in Google Chrome FileSystem

Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-06

Assigner: Chrome

Description
UI misrepresentation in FileSystem in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published
2026-10-06
Last Modified
2026-10-06
Generated
2026-10-06
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2026-10-06
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-106229
EUVD
EUVD-2026-93744

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Google Chrome 155.0.8059.39

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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's FileSystem feature. It allows a remote attacker to trick users into bypassing system access restrictions through a crafted HTML page, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to deceive you into granting unintended access to your system or files. This might result in data theft, malware installation, or other malicious activities without your knowledge.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later to address the vulnerability.

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