CVE-2026-17755: Incorrect security UI in Google Chrome
Incorrect security UI in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 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
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Extensions UI prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows an attacker who convinces a user to install a crafted malicious extension to perform UI spoofing. The flaw is categorized under CWE-451 (Incorrect Security UI), which can lead to misleading or deceptive interface elements that may trick users into unsafe actions. The CVSS score is 4.3 (medium), with no known exploits in the wild. The issue is addressed by updating to Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 or later.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables UI spoofing via malicious Chrome extensions, potentially misleading users about extension permissions or authenticity. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability, but the integrity of the user interface is compromised, which could facilitate social engineering attacks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms the fix is included in this version. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying this update.
CVE-2026-17755: Incorrect security UI in Google Chrome
Description
Incorrect security UI in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 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
Chrome
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Extensions UI prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows an attacker who convinces a user to install a crafted malicious extension to perform UI spoofing. The flaw is categorized under CWE-451 (Incorrect Security UI), which can lead to misleading or deceptive interface elements that may trick users into unsafe actions. The CVSS score is 4.3 (medium), with no known exploits in the wild. The issue is addressed by updating to Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 or later.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables UI spoofing via malicious Chrome extensions, potentially misleading users about extension permissions or authenticity. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability, but the integrity of the user interface is compromised, which could facilitate social engineering attacks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms the fix is included in this version. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying this update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:38.428Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa08b9c2644c7f849aa83
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:31 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 16:05:06 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
Views: 48
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