CVE-2026-18003: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-18003 is a low severity vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation that allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects the Chrome browser on iOS devices and could mislead users by displaying deceptive user interface elements. There is no CVSS score provided, and no explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not specify the patch status in the input data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing through crafted HTML content. UI spoofing can trick users into believing they are interacting with legitimate browser or system UI elements, potentially leading to phishing or other social engineering attacks. The issue is categorized as low severity by Chromium security. No detailed technical exploitation methods or impact beyond UI spoofing are described. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks explicit patch or remediation information in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing, which may deceive users into interacting with fake interface elements. This could facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks but does not indicate direct code execution, data leakage, or privilege escalation. The severity is low, reflecting the limited scope of the threat.
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 for iOS version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed. Until then, exercise caution when interacting with untrusted web content on affected versions.
CVE-2026-18003: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-18003 is a low severity vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation that allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects the Chrome browser on iOS devices and could mislead users by displaying deceptive user interface elements. There is no CVSS score provided, and no explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not specify the patch status in the input data.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing through crafted HTML content. UI spoofing can trick users into believing they are interacting with legitimate browser or system UI elements, potentially leading to phishing or other social engineering attacks. The issue is categorized as low severity by Chromium security. No detailed technical exploitation methods or impact beyond UI spoofing are described. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks explicit patch or remediation information in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing, which may deceive users into interacting with fake interface elements. This could facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks but does not indicate direct code execution, data leakage, or privilege escalation. The severity is low, reflecting the limited scope of the threat.
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 for iOS 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
- 2026-07-27T23:37:16.615Z
- 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: 6a6aa0b29c2644c7f849c097
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:22:51 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:00:52 UTC
Views: 3
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