CVE-2026-106416
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Code Injection in Google Chrome Extensions

Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-06

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Code injection in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to spoof UI elements via a crafted Chrome extension. (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-2026-106416
EUVD
EUVD-2026-93714

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Google Chrome 155.0.8059.39

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CWE ID Description
CWE-94 The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a code injection issue in the Extensions feature of Google Chrome before version 155.0.8059.39. It allows a remote attacker to spoof UI elements by tricking a user into installing a malicious Chrome extension through social engineering tactics.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to deceive you by displaying fake UI elements, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft. It relies on social engineering, meaning user interaction like installing a malicious extension is required.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later to address the code injection vulnerability in Extensions.

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