CVE-2026-106410: Missing authorization in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-106410 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 155.0.8059.39. It involves missing authorization in the Permissions component, allowing a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could mislead users by displaying deceptive interface elements. A fix is available as indicated by the vendor advisory.
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Permissions system allows an attacker with control over the renderer process to spoof user interface elements by crafting malicious HTML content. The flaw is due to missing authorization checks, enabling UI spoofing attacks. The issue affects Chrome versions before 155.0.8059.39 and was assigned a medium severity by the Chromium security team. The vendor has released an update to address this issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker who has already compromised the renderer process can exploit this vulnerability to spoof UI elements, potentially misleading users and causing them to perform unintended actions. The impact is limited to UI spoofing and does not directly imply code execution or data theft. The severity is rated medium by the vendor.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. The vendor advisory confirms that a stable channel update addresses this issue. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:38:23.272Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac546602cdf04f656d4a0a7
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:05:04 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 19:19:37 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 22:08:24 UTC
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