CVE-2026-17955: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17955 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's Payments feature prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input, which allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a low severity rating from Chromium and a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The issue is addressed in Chrome version 151.0.7922.72.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome affects the Payments component where untrusted input is not sufficiently validated. This flaw enables remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing attacks by crafting malicious HTML pages that can deceive users. The vulnerability is classified as low severity by Chromium but has a medium CVSS score of 4.3 due to its potential for user interface manipulation without direct impact on confidentiality or availability. The flaw is fixed in Chrome version 151.0.7922.72.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform UI spoofing, potentially misleading users into interacting with deceptive user interface elements. This could lead to user confusion or tricking users into performing unintended actions. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported.
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 availability of this update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-17955: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17955 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's Payments feature prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input, which allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a low severity rating from Chromium and a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The issue is addressed in Chrome version 151.0.7922.72.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome affects the Payments component where untrusted input is not sufficiently validated. This flaw enables remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing attacks by crafting malicious HTML pages that can deceive users. The vulnerability is classified as low severity by Chromium but has a medium CVSS score of 4.3 due to its potential for user interface manipulation without direct impact on confidentiality or availability. The flaw is fixed in Chrome version 151.0.7922.72.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform UI spoofing, potentially misleading users into interacting with deceptive user interface elements. This could lead to user confusion or tricking users into performing unintended actions. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported.
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 availability of this update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:07.722Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0aa9c2644c7f849bb93
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:02 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:45:25 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 07:31:52 UTC
Views: 37
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