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CVE-2026-17840: Incorrect security UI in Google Chrome

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Medium
Published: 07/30/2026 (07/30/2026, 00:19:36 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Affected software

Google

Chrome

Affected versions
>=151.0.7922.72 <151.0.7922.72
google/chrome
pkg:deb/google/chrome
Affected versions
<151.0.7922.72

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/06/2026, 16:43:28 UTC

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.

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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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