Description
Inappropriate implementation in DigitalCredentials in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Published: 2026-07-30
Score: 5.4 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

A flaw in the DigitalCredentials component of Google Chrome allowed a remote attacker to craft an HTML page that could spoof the user interface. The inappropriate implementation enabled the attacker to display misleading UI elements, potentially tricking users into interacting with malicious content. The vulnerability is a classic example of a client‑side UI spoofing flaw (CWE‑79).

Affected Systems

Based on the description, it is inferred that the flaw affects Google Chrome on all major operating systems. All users running Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 are potentially vulnerable, regardless of platform. No specific version ranges beyond the stated update are listed, so all earlier releases are assumed affected.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.4 indicates a medium severity vulnerability. The EPSS score is reported as less than 1 %, implying a very low expected exploitation probability, and the flaw is not currently listed in CISA KEV. The likely attack vector is a remote attacker serving a crafted HTML page to a victim’s browser; no local privilege escalation is required. As the flaw operates purely on the UI layer, the exploitation conditions are limited to web‑based interactions and do not require additional user credentials.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 2, 2026 at 06:43 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 or later to patch the DigitalCredentials UI spoofing flaw.
  • Remove or upgrade any older Chrome binaries that might still be present on the system to ensure all instances are patched.
  • If a patch cannot be applied immediately, avoid using Chrome to render suspected pages and consider switching to a different browser until the update becomes available.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 2, 2026 at 06:43 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4710-1 chromium security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6408-1 chromium security update
History

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-451
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

ssvc

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

cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L'}


Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title chromium-browser: chromium-browser: Inappropriate implementation in DigitalCredentials
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

threat_severity

Moderate


Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Inappropriate implementation in DigitalCredentials in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-31T14:04:20.218Z

Reserved: 2026-07-27T23:34:55.164Z

Link: CVE-2026-17812

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-31T14:04:04.344Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-07-30T01:16:44.730

Modified: 2026-08-03T17:52:26.403

Link: CVE-2026-17812

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2026-07-30T00:19:28Z

Links: CVE-2026-17812 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-02T06:45:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-451

    User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information

  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')