Description
Inappropriate implementation in Chrome for iOS in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Published: 2026-06-30
Score: 4.2 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

An inappropriate implementation in Chrome for iOS permits a remote attacker to cause the Omnibox (URL bar) to display a spoofed address. The attacker does this by hosting a crafted HTML page and inducing the user to perform specific UI gestures. When these gestures are performed, the browser renders a different URL than the page actually loaded, creating a visual deception that could erode user trust. Based on the description, it is inferred that this deception could lead to phishing or social‑engineering attacks, although the vulnerability itself does not provide code execution or data exfiltration.

Affected Systems

Google Chrome for iOS versions older than build 150.0.7871.47 are affected. Users with those earlier Chrome for iOS installations are susceptible when they visit a maliciously crafted web page that can trigger the required gestures.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 4.2 places the vulnerability in the medium severity range, while the EPSS score of < 1% indicates a very low probability of exploitation. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. The attack vector is remote via a crafted HTML page, but based on the description, it is inferred that the attacker must persuade the user to perform the defined gestures, limiting automated exploitation possibilities.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 21, 2026 at 16:20 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install Chrome for iOS version 150.0.7871.47 or later to receive the vendor patch.
  • Avoid performing the specific UI gestures prompted by suspicious or unfamiliar web pages until the update is applied.
  • Configure Chrome for iOS to update automatically or regularly check release notes to receive the fix promptly.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 21, 2026 at 16:20 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4672-1 chromium security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6378-1 chromium security update
History

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0000

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Title Chrome iOS URL Bar Spoofing via Crafted Page

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:15:00 +0000

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Title Chrome iOS URL Bar Spoofing via Crafted Page

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0000

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Title URL Bar Spoofing via UI Gestures in Chrome for iOS

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:45:00 +0000

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Title URL Bar Spoofing via UI Gestures in Chrome for iOS

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0000

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Title Chrome iOS Omnibox Spoofing via UI Gestures

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0000

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Title Chrome iOS Omnibox Spoofing via UI Gestures

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000

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Title URL Bar Spoofing via Crafted HTML Page in Chrome for iOS

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000

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Title URL Bar Spoofing via Crafted HTML Page in Chrome for iOS

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0000

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Title Omnibox Spoofing in Chrome iOS via Crafted Web Page and UI Gestures

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0000

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Title Omnibox Spoofing in Chrome iOS via Crafted Web Page and UI Gestures

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0000

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Title URL Bar Spoofing via UI Gesture in Chrome for iOS

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0000

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Title URL Bar Spoofing via UI Gesture in Chrome for iOS

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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Title Chrome iOS Omnibox Spoofing via Crafted Web Page

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0000

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Title Chrome iOS Omnibox Spoofing via Crafted Web Page

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0000

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Title Google Chrome for iOS Omnibox Spoofing via Crafted Web Page

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0000

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Title Google Chrome for iOS Omnibox Spoofing via Crafted Web Page

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:15:00 +0000

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Title Omnibox Spoofing via Crafted Web Page

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0000

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Title Omnibox Spoofing via Crafted Web Page

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0000

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Title Spoofing of Chrome for iOS Omnibox via Crafted HTML Page
Weaknesses CWE-74

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:45:00 +0000

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Title Spoofing of Chrome for iOS Omnibox via Crafted HTML Page
Weaknesses CWE-74

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0000

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Weaknesses CWE-451
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:15:00 +0000

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Description Inappropriate implementation in Chrome for iOS in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-01T01:58:59.124Z

Reserved: 2026-06-29T23:04:08.198Z

Link: CVE-2026-13983

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-01T01:52:48.111Z

cve-icon NVD

No data.

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-07-21T16:30:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-451

    User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information