CVE-2026-13999: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to perform UI spoofing via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-13999 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's extension handling where insufficient validation of untrusted input allows a malicious extension to spoof the user interface. This can mislead users by displaying deceptive UI elements. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.47. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and limited integrity impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state a patch or remediation level, so patch status is not yet confirmed.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform UI spoofing by exploiting insufficient input validation in Chrome extensions. This could lead users to be deceived by malicious UI elements, potentially facilitating further social engineering attacks. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability, and the integrity impact is limited to UI spoofing. 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 avoid installing untrusted or suspicious extensions to reduce risk. Follow updates from Google Chrome for official fixes.
CVE-2026-13999: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to perform UI spoofing via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-13999 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's extension handling where insufficient validation of untrusted input allows a malicious extension to spoof the user interface. This can mislead users by displaying deceptive UI elements. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.47. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and limited integrity impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state a patch or remediation level, so patch status is not yet confirmed.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform UI spoofing by exploiting insufficient input validation in Chrome extensions. This could lead users to be deceived by malicious UI elements, potentially facilitating further social engineering attacks. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability, and the integrity impact is limited to UI spoofing. 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 avoid installing untrusted or suspicious extensions to reduce risk. Follow updates from Google Chrome for official fixes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T23:04:14.555Z
- 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: 6a444c2827e9c7971985d090
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:07:20 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 12:38:23 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 00:41:09 UTC
Views: 50
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