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 has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. No official remediation level or patch link is explicitly stated in the provided data, but a vendor advisory URL is available for reference. There are no known exploits in the wild for this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17958) affects Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Views component that enables a remote attacker to conduct UI spoofing by crafting a malicious HTML page. The flaw is categorized under CWE-451 (Incorrect Expression of User Interface Element). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires no privileges and user interaction is required, with no impact on confidentiality or availability but limited impact on integrity. The vendor advisory is published but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform UI spoofing, potentially misleading users by displaying deceptive user interface elements. This can lead to user confusion or trick users into unintended actions. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
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. Until official confirmation, users should update to the latest Chrome version when available to mitigate this issue.
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 has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. No official remediation level or patch link is explicitly stated in the provided data, but a vendor advisory URL is available for reference. There are no known exploits in the wild for this vulnerability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17958) affects Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Views component that enables a remote attacker to conduct UI spoofing by crafting a malicious HTML page. The flaw is categorized under CWE-451 (Incorrect Expression of User Interface Element). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires no privileges and user interaction is required, with no impact on confidentiality or availability but limited impact on integrity. The vendor advisory is published but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform UI spoofing, potentially misleading users by displaying deceptive user interface elements. This can lead to user confusion or trick users into unintended actions. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
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. Until official confirmation, users should update to the latest Chrome version when available to mitigate this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:08.304Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- 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: 08/06/2026, 17:12:24 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 19:31:53 UTC
Views: 38
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