CVE-2026-106270
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Incorrect Authorization in WebAppInstalls in Google Chrome

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-106270, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-06

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Incorrect authorization in WebAppInstalls in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker to spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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Published
2026-10-06
Last Modified
2026-10-06
Generated
2026-10-06
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2026-10-06
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Vendor Product Version / Range
Google Chrome 155.0.8059.39

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CWE ID Description
CWE-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves incorrect authorization in WebAppInstalls in Google Chrome before version 155.0.8059.39. A remote attacker could exploit it by using a crafted HTML page to spoof UI elements, potentially misleading users.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to trick users into interacting with fake UI elements, leading to unintended actions like installing malicious web apps or disclosing sensitive information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later to address the incorrect authorization issue in WebAppInstalls.

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