CVE-2026-13979: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-13979: Inappropriate implementation in Google 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
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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