CVE-2026-13972: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-13972 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 150.0.7871.47. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Paint component that allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could mislead users by displaying deceptive user interface elements. No known exploits are reported in the wild. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Paint component allows remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing by crafting malicious HTML pages. The issue affects Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.47. UI spoofing can trick users into interacting with deceptive interface elements, potentially leading to phishing or other social engineering attacks. The vulnerability is classified as medium severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided. The vendor advisory link is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing, which can deceive users into believing they are interacting with legitimate browser or website elements. This can facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks but does not directly lead to code execution or data compromise based on the provided information. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
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 update to Chrome version 150.0.7871.47 or later once confirmed. Until then, be cautious of suspicious web content that may attempt UI spoofing.
CVE-2026-13972: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-13972 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 150.0.7871.47. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Paint component that allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could mislead users by displaying deceptive user interface elements. No known exploits are reported in the wild. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch status.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Paint component allows remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing by crafting malicious HTML pages. The issue affects Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.47. UI spoofing can trick users into interacting with deceptive interface elements, potentially leading to phishing or other social engineering attacks. The vulnerability is classified as medium severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided. The vendor advisory link is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing, which can deceive users into believing they are interacting with legitimate browser or website elements. This can facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks but does not directly lead to code execution or data compromise based on the provided information. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
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 update to Chrome version 150.0.7871.47 or later once confirmed. Until then, be cautious of suspicious web content that may attempt UI spoofing.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T23:04:05.200Z
- 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: 6a444c2427e9c7971985cecd
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:07:16 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 02:37:37 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 02:37:37 UTC
Views: 3
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