CVE-2026-13988: 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
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-13988) affects Google Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.47. It arises from an inappropriate implementation in the Paint module, enabling a remote attacker to craft HTML pages that spoof the user interface. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, high integrity impact, and no availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to perform UI spoofing, potentially misleading users to interact with deceptive interface elements. This impacts the integrity of the user interface but does not compromise confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state that a fix is available or provide mitigation steps. Users should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and update to version 150.0.7871.47 or later once confirmed patched.
CVE-2026-13988: 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 6.5medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-13988) affects Google Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.47. It arises from an inappropriate implementation in the Paint module, enabling a remote attacker to craft HTML pages that spoof the user interface. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, high integrity impact, and no availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to perform UI spoofing, potentially misleading users to interact with deceptive interface elements. This impacts the integrity of the user interface but does not compromise confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state that a fix is available or provide mitigation steps. Users should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and update to version 150.0.7871.47 or later once confirmed patched.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T23:04:11.306Z
- 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: 6a444c2727e9c7971985cf8e
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:07:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 12:29:06 UTC
Last updated: 08/14/2026, 00:41:10 UTC
Views: 96
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