CVE-2026-17965: Incorrect security UI in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17965 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 that allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified as an incorrect security UI, which may mislead users about the authenticity or security state of the browser interface. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. There are no known exploits in the wild. A vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an incorrect security UI in Google Chrome on iOS prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to craft an HTML page that spoofs the browser's security user interface, potentially misleading users. The flaw is categorized under CWE-451 (Incorrect Expression of User Interface in Security Controls). The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires no privileges and user interaction but can be executed remotely with low complexity. The impact is limited to integrity, with no confidentiality or availability impact.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform UI spoofing, which could deceive users into believing they are interacting with a legitimate or secure interface when they are not. This may facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks but does not directly compromise confidentiality or availability. 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. Users should update to Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed. Until then, exercise caution when interacting with untrusted web content on affected versions.
CVE-2026-17965: Incorrect security UI in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17965 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 that allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified as an incorrect security UI, which may mislead users about the authenticity or security state of the browser interface. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. There are no known exploits in the wild. A vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an incorrect security UI in Google Chrome on iOS prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to craft an HTML page that spoofs the browser's security user interface, potentially misleading users. The flaw is categorized under CWE-451 (Incorrect Expression of User Interface in Security Controls). The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires no privileges and user interaction but can be executed remotely with low complexity. The impact is limited to integrity, with no confidentiality or availability impact.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform UI spoofing, which could deceive users into believing they are interacting with a legitimate or secure interface when they are not. This may facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks but does not directly compromise confidentiality or availability. 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. Users should update to Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed. Until then, exercise caution when interacting with untrusted web content on affected versions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:09.609Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0ac9c2644c7f849bcba
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:04 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:16:05 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 22:08:24 UTC
Views: 48
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