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CVE-2026-13979: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-13979cvecve-2026-13979
Published: 06/30/2026 (06/30/2026, 22:38:43 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-13979 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's Paint component prior to version 150.0.7871.47 that allows remote attackers to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. This issue is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided, and there is no explicit vendor advisory stating the patch status in the input data.

Affected software

Affected versions
=150.0.7871.47<150.0.7871.47

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AILast updated: 07/01/2026, 02:36:47 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the Paint component of Google Chrome before version 150.0.7871.47. This flaw enables a remote attacker to conduct UI spoofing attacks by crafting malicious HTML content. UI spoofing can mislead users by displaying deceptive user interface elements, potentially facilitating phishing or other social engineering attacks. The vulnerability is publicly known as CVE-2026-13979 and is categorized as medium severity by Chromium security. No detailed CVSS vector or score is available, and the vendor advisory link is provided but does not specify patch or remediation details in the input data.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to perform UI spoofing, which can deceive users by presenting fake or misleading interface elements. This may lead to user confusion or trick users into performing unintended actions. There is no indication of code execution, data leakage, or privilege escalation from the provided information.

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 Google Chrome to version 150.0.7871.47 or later once confirmed to contain the fix. Until then, be cautious of suspicious web content that may attempt UI spoofing.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-06-29T23:04:07.125Z
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: 6a444c2627e9c7971985cf13

Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:07:18 UTC

Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 02:36:47 UTC

Last updated: 07/01/2026, 02:36:47 UTC

Views: 4

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