CVE-2026-17958: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17958 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 involving an inappropriate implementation in Views that allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with low severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch or remediation level stated in the provided data. The vulnerability does not have a CVSS score, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the Views component of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It enables a remote attacker to conduct UI spoofing attacks by crafting a malicious HTML page. UI spoofing can mislead users by displaying deceptive interface elements. The vulnerability is rated low severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is provided in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing, which can cause users to be misled by deceptive interface elements. This may facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks but does not directly lead to code execution or data compromise. The severity is low, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
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. Since no explicit remediation level or patch availability is stated, users should monitor official Chrome updates and apply the latest stable versions promptly once confirmed fixed.
CVE-2026-17958: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17958 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 involving an inappropriate implementation in Views that allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with low severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch or remediation level stated in the provided data. The vulnerability does not have a CVSS score, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the Views component of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It enables a remote attacker to conduct UI spoofing attacks by crafting a malicious HTML page. UI spoofing can mislead users by displaying deceptive interface elements. The vulnerability is rated low severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is provided in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing, which can cause users to be misled by deceptive interface elements. This may facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks but does not directly lead to code execution or data compromise. The severity is low, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
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. Since no explicit remediation level or patch availability is stated, users should monitor official Chrome updates and apply the latest stable versions promptly once confirmed fixed.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:08.304Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0aa9c2644c7f849bb9f
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:02 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:55:23 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:31:59 UTC
Views: 2
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