CVE-2026-13966: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Inappropriate implementation in History in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-13966, affects Google Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.47. It is caused by an inappropriate implementation in the History feature, enabling remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing attacks through crafted HTML content. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and limited integrity impact. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-451 (Incorrect Expression of User Interface Element). No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing, which can deceive users by displaying misleading interface elements. There is no direct confidentiality, availability, or significant integrity impact. This could potentially facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks but does not itself compromise system security beyond UI deception.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and update to version 150.0.7871.47 or later once confirmed patched. Until then, exercising caution with untrusted web content is advised.
CVE-2026-13966: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
Inappropriate implementation in History in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-13966, affects Google Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.47. It is caused by an inappropriate implementation in the History feature, enabling remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing attacks through crafted HTML content. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and limited integrity impact. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-451 (Incorrect Expression of User Interface Element). No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing, which can deceive users by displaying misleading interface elements. There is no direct confidentiality, availability, or significant integrity impact. This could potentially facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks but does not itself compromise system security beyond UI deception.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and update to version 150.0.7871.47 or later once confirmed patched. Until then, exercising caution with untrusted web content is advised.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T23:04:03.697Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a444c2427e9c7971985ceb5
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:07:16 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 12:04:28 UTC
Last updated: 08/15/2026, 00:41:10 UTC
Views: 45
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