Description
UI misrepresentation in FileAPI in Google Chrome 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 Deception / Phishing
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is in FileAPI where UI elements can be misrepresented. A crafted HTML page can cause the browser to display fake UI elements. This allows a remote attacker to use social engineering to make users believe a legitimate dialog is present, potentially leading to credential theft or other phishing outcomes.

Affected Systems

Google Chrome versions prior to 157.0.8103.38 are affected. Any operating system that runs this Chrome version is vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The exploit requires a remote attacker to deliver a crafted HTML page to the victim. Since EPSS is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in KEV, the potential for widespread exploitation is unclear. The Chromium severity is Medium, suggesting moderate risk. Attackers would need to use social engineering to entice users to visit malicious sites, and the impact would be limited to the victim's browsing session.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 3, 2026 at 22:52 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Google Chrome to version 157.0.8103.38 or later
  • Enable automatic Chrome updates
  • Educate users to verify the authenticity of file download prompts and dialogs

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 3, 2026 at 22:52 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title UI Spoofing via FileAPI Leading to Phishing Attacks

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description UI misrepresentation in FileAPI in Google Chrome 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: 2026-11-03T20:42:38.073Z

Reserved: 2026-11-03T10:34:26.038Z

Link: CVE-2026-121244

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-03T21:17:34.830

Modified: 2026-11-03T21:17:34.927

Link: CVE-2026-121244

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-11-03T23:00:08Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-451

    User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information