CVE-2026-18007: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-18007 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 that allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. The issue is due to an inappropriate implementation in the input handling component. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating medium severity, and does not impact confidentiality or availability but affects integrity. There are no known exploits in the wild. No explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the vendor advisory, but the affected versions are prior to 151.0.7922.72.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the input handling of Google Chrome on Android, which enables a remote attacker to conduct UI spoofing by crafting a malicious HTML page. UI spoofing can mislead users by displaying deceptive user interface elements, potentially tricking them into performing unintended actions. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-451. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires no privileges and user interaction is required. The issue affects Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72 on Android. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation level, but the version 151.0.7922.72 is indicated as the fixed version.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing, which can deceive users into believing they are interacting with legitimate UI elements when they are not. This can lead to user confusion or tricking users into unintended actions. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The CVSS score of 4.3 reflects a medium severity level due to the integrity impact and the requirement for user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability is addressed in Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.72. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the issue. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the update. There is no indication from the vendor advisory that no action is required or that the issue is already mitigated without patching. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory, so users should verify the update availability and apply it promptly.
CVE-2026-18007: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-18007 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 that allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. The issue is due to an inappropriate implementation in the input handling component. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating medium severity, and does not impact confidentiality or availability but affects integrity. There are no known exploits in the wild. No explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the vendor advisory, but the affected versions are prior to 151.0.7922.72.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the input handling of Google Chrome on Android, which enables a remote attacker to conduct UI spoofing by crafting a malicious HTML page. UI spoofing can mislead users by displaying deceptive user interface elements, potentially tricking them into performing unintended actions. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-451. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires no privileges and user interaction is required. The issue affects Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72 on Android. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation level, but the version 151.0.7922.72 is indicated as the fixed version.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing, which can deceive users into believing they are interacting with legitimate UI elements when they are not. This can lead to user confusion or tricking users into unintended actions. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The CVSS score of 4.3 reflects a medium severity level due to the integrity impact and the requirement for user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability is addressed in Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.72. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the issue. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the update. There is no indication from the vendor advisory that no action is required or that the issue is already mitigated without patching. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory, so users should verify the update availability and apply it promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:17.319Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0b29c2644c7f849c0c2
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:10 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:39:11 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
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