Description
UI misrepresentation in Passwords in Google Chrome on on iOS prior to 157.0.8103.38 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Published: 2026-11-03
Score: n/a
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: UI Spoofing
Action: Patch Browser
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a UI misrepresentation flaw in the passwords field of Google Chrome on iOS, affecting versions prior to 157.0.8103.38. A remote attacker can create a crafted HTML page that spoofs UI elements, tricking users into believing they are entering credentials into a legitimate password prompt. This flaw can be exploited through social engineering to harvest sensitive login information. Chromium rates the issue as medium severity.

Affected Systems

Google Chrome for iOS versions before 157.0.8103.38.

Risk and Exploitability

EPSS score is not available and the flaw is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog. The attack vector is straightforward – any web page containing the crafted HTML can be used by an attacker. The flaw does not provide privilege escalation or remote code execution, but its primary risk lies in credential theft via phishing. While no public exploits have been documented, the potential for widespread social engineering attacks makes it a significant threat for sensitive accounts, warranting prompt remediation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 3, 2026 at 22:30 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install Chrome version 157.0.8103.38 or newer on all iOS devices
  • Ensure automatic updates are enabled to receive future security patches
  • Conduct user awareness training to recognize fake password prompts and verify the authenticity of input fields

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 3, 2026 at 22:30 UTC.

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History

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:00:00 +0000

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Title UI Misrepresentation in Chrome Passwords on iOS Allows Spoofing via Crafted HTML

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:45:00 +0000

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Description UI misrepresentation in Passwords in Google Chrome on on iOS prior to 157.0.8103.38 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Weaknesses CWE-451
References

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-03T20:42:50.364Z

Reserved: 2026-11-03T10:19:10.983Z

Link: CVE-2026-121186

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-03T21:17:27.303

Modified: 2026-11-03T21:17:27.397

Link: CVE-2026-121186

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Updated: 2026-11-03T22:45:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-451

    User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information