CVE-2026-18008: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-18008 is a low severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Settings component that allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via malicious network traffic. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability affects the specified version of Chrome and was publicly disclosed in July 2026.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Settings prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing attacks by leveraging malicious network traffic. UI spoofing can mislead users by displaying deceptive user interface elements, potentially tricking them into unintended actions. The issue is classified as low severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided, and no detailed remediation level is stated in the available data. The vendor advisory link points to a stable channel update announcement but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing, which may deceive users but does not directly lead to code execution, data loss, or privilege escalation. No known active exploitation has been reported. The low severity rating reflects the limited scope and impact of this vulnerability.
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, be cautious of suspicious network traffic that could trigger UI spoofing.
CVE-2026-18008: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-18008 is a low severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Settings component that allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via malicious network traffic. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability affects the specified version of Chrome and was publicly disclosed in July 2026.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Settings prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing attacks by leveraging malicious network traffic. UI spoofing can mislead users by displaying deceptive user interface elements, potentially tricking them into unintended actions. The issue is classified as low severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided, and no detailed remediation level is stated in the available data. The vendor advisory link points to a stable channel update announcement but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing, which may deceive users but does not directly lead to code execution, data loss, or privilege escalation. No known active exploitation has been reported. The low severity rating reflects the limited scope and impact of this vulnerability.
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, be cautious of suspicious network traffic that could trigger UI spoofing.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:17.498Z
- 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: 6a6aa0b29c2644c7f849c0c7
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:09:08 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:00:37 UTC
Views: 3
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