CVE-2026-17840: Incorrect security UI in Google Chrome
Incorrect security UI in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an incorrect security UI in the Passwords feature of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The flaw enables a remote attacker to conduct domain spoofing through a crafted HTML page, misleading users about the domain context of password-related UI elements. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (medium), with no confidentiality impact but high integrity impact, requiring user interaction and no privileges. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state if a patch is available or if the issue is mitigated in the referenced version.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to spoof domain information in the password UI, potentially tricking users into entering credentials or trusting malicious sites. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact. The main risk is user deception leading to credential theft or phishing.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should update to Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed. Until then, caution is advised when interacting with password prompts on untrusted sites.
CVE-2026-17840: Incorrect security UI in Google Chrome
Description
Incorrect security UI in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an incorrect security UI in the Passwords feature of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The flaw enables a remote attacker to conduct domain spoofing through a crafted HTML page, misleading users about the domain context of password-related UI elements. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (medium), with no confidentiality impact but high integrity impact, requiring user interaction and no privileges. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state if a patch is available or if the issue is mitigated in the referenced version.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to spoof domain information in the password UI, potentially tricking users into entering credentials or trusting malicious sites. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact. The main risk is user deception leading to credential theft or phishing.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should update to Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed. Until then, caution is advised when interacting with password prompts on untrusted sites.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:35:01.862Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0999c2644c7f849b652
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:46 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 16:43:28 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
Views: 48
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