CVE-2026-13972: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Inappropriate implementation in Paint 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
CVE-2026-13972 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's Paint implementation before version 150.0.7871.47. It enables remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing by crafting malicious HTML pages. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-451 (Incorrect Expression of UI Element). There is no explicit vendor advisory stating a patch or fix, but the affected versions are those prior to 150.0.7871.47. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and requiring user interaction, impacting integrity only.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform UI spoofing, potentially misleading users by displaying deceptive user interface elements. This can lead to reduced trust in the browser interface and may facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation level. Since the affected versions are prior to 150.0.7871.47, updating to version 150.0.7871.47 or later is recommended to mitigate this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-13972: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
Inappropriate implementation in Paint 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
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-13972 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's Paint implementation before version 150.0.7871.47. It enables remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing by crafting malicious HTML pages. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-451 (Incorrect Expression of UI Element). There is no explicit vendor advisory stating a patch or fix, but the affected versions are those prior to 150.0.7871.47. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and requiring user interaction, impacting integrity only.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform UI spoofing, potentially misleading users by displaying deceptive user interface elements. This can lead to reduced trust in the browser interface and may facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation level. Since the affected versions are prior to 150.0.7871.47, updating to version 150.0.7871.47 or later is recommended to mitigate this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
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: 07/08/2026, 12:04:34 UTC
Last updated: 08/09/2026, 00:41:12 UTC
Views: 50
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