CVE-2026-13983: Incorrect security UI in Google Chrome
A vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS prior to version 150.0.7871.47 allows a remote attacker to spoof the URL bar (Omnibox) by tricking a user into performing specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. This issue is classified as medium severity with a CVSS score of 4.2. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality but has limited integrity and availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-13983 is an incorrect security UI vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS versions before 150.0.7871.47. It allows a remote attacker to spoof the Omnibox contents by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page. The flaw relates to improper UI implementation, categorized under CWE-451 (Incorrect Expression of User Interface). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.2, reflecting network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and low availability impact.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables an attacker to spoof the URL bar, potentially misleading users about the website they are visiting. This could facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks by presenting a deceptive URL. However, there is no direct confidentiality impact, and integrity and availability impacts are low. No known active exploitation has been reported.
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 should update to version 150.0.7871.47 or later once confirmed. Until then, exercise caution with untrusted web content and avoid performing unusual UI gestures prompted by websites.
CVE-2026-13983: Incorrect security UI in Google Chrome
Description
A vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS prior to version 150.0.7871.47 allows a remote attacker to spoof the URL bar (Omnibox) by tricking a user into performing specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. This issue is classified as medium severity with a CVSS score of 4.2. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality but has limited integrity and availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.2medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-13983 is an incorrect security UI vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS versions before 150.0.7871.47. It allows a remote attacker to spoof the Omnibox contents by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page. The flaw relates to improper UI implementation, categorized under CWE-451 (Incorrect Expression of User Interface). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.2, reflecting network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and low availability impact.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables an attacker to spoof the URL bar, potentially misleading users about the website they are visiting. This could facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks by presenting a deceptive URL. However, there is no direct confidentiality impact, and integrity and availability impacts are low. No known active exploitation has been reported.
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 should update to version 150.0.7871.47 or later once confirmed. Until then, exercise caution with untrusted web content and avoid performing unusual UI gestures prompted by websites.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T23:04:08.198Z
- 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: 6a444c2627e9c7971985cf23
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:07:18 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 02:36:18 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 02:36:18 UTC
Views: 3
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