CVE-2026-106262: Incomplete cleanup in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-106262 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 155.0.8059.39 involving incomplete cleanup in the GetUserMedia API. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to use social engineering to spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability affects versions before 155.0.8059.39 and has been publicly disclosed with an official fix available.
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-106262 in Google Chrome arises from incomplete cleanup in the GetUserMedia API implementation. An attacker who has already compromised the renderer process can exploit this flaw by crafting a malicious HTML page that spoofs UI elements, potentially misleading users. This issue was assigned a medium severity by Chromium security. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions prior to 155.0.8059.39, which has been patched in the stable channel update.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with renderer process access to deceive users by spoofing UI elements, potentially leading to further social engineering attacks. However, exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process, limiting the scope of direct impact. The severity is rated medium by the vendor.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available in Google Chrome version 155.0.8059.39 and later. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html for update details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:33:49.572Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac546432cdf04f656d49d80
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:35 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 22:04:11 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 22:04:11 UTC
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