CVE-2026-78912

Published Aug 25, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.4 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
UI misrepresentation in Browser in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Analysis

AI-generated

Technical impact

A browser UI misrepresentation flaw in Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65 enables a remote attacker to spoof UI elements by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The attacker can manipulate the appearance of web page controls or interface components, potentially leading to user confusion or manipulation. The vulnerability is classified as medium severity in Chromium’s internal assessment.

Affected Systems

Google Chrome, all users running versions earlier than 152.0.7977.65—including stable channel releases. Users on any other Chrome channel or version newer than 152.0.7977.65 are not affected.

Risk and Exploitability

The EPSS score is < 1% and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. The flaw is exploitable remotely through a malicious web page; an attacker controlling a web page can trigger the UI misrepresentation with no user interaction beyond visiting the page. Because the flaw allows arbitrary UI spoofing, an attacker could deceive users into performing unintended actions. The CVSS score of 5.4 indicates medium severity. The risk remains medium, but the very low EPSS score indicates that exploitation is unlikely at present.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Google Chrome to 152.0.7977.65 or newer to receive the fix.
  • Ensure Chrome’s auto‑update feature is enabled so future patches are applied automatically.
  • Limit or remove untrusted browser extensions that might alter UI rendering to reduce the likelihood of exploitation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 28, 2026 at 18:53 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4771-1 chromium security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6482-1 chromium security update
History
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Metrics ssvc

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

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Title UI Spoofing Vulnerability Allowing Remote Attacker to Spoof Page Elements
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Metrics 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'}

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Title UI Spoofing Vulnerability Allowing Remote Attacker to Spoof Page Elements
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First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome
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Description UI misrepresentation in Browser in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Weaknesses CWE-451
References
Weaknesses
  • CWE-451

    User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Chrome
Published
Updated
Sep 17, 2026, 6:49 PM
Reserved
Aug 25, 2026, 6:04 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Aug 25, 2026, 9:17 PM
Modified
Aug 28, 2026, 3:57 PM