CVE-2026-106338: UI misrepresentation in Google Chrome
Description
A UI misrepresentation vulnerability in the PictureInPicture feature of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 155.0.8059.39 allows a remote attacker to spoof the address bar via a crafted HTML page. The issue has been assigned a low severity rating by Chromium security. This vulnerability could potentially mislead users about the website they are visiting but does not involve direct code execution or data compromise.
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-106338 describes a user interface misrepresentation vulnerability in the PictureInPicture functionality of Google Chrome on Android. Specifically, before version 155.0.8059.39, an attacker could craft an HTML page that spoofs the browser's address bar, misleading users about the actual URL they are visiting. The vulnerability is rated as low severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar in Chrome's PictureInPicture mode on Android, potentially misleading users about the legitimacy of the website they are viewing. This could facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks but does not directly enable code execution or data theft. The impact is limited to UI deception.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 155.0.8059.39. Users and administrators should update Chrome on Android to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory for confirmation and update instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:35:43.081Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac546522cdf04f656d49e18
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:50 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 21:18:54 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 23:48:22 UTC
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