CVE-2026-18008: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-18008 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 involving an inappropriate implementation in the Settings UI. This flaw allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via malicious network traffic. The vulnerability has a low severity rating from Chromium security and a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory does not explicitly state the availability of a patch or remediation level, but the affected versions are prior to 151.0.7922.72.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-18008) affects Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It stems from an inappropriate implementation in the Settings interface that enables remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing attacks by leveraging malicious network traffic. The issue is categorized under CWE-451 (Incorrect Expression of User Interface Element) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, reflecting a medium severity impact primarily on integrity. The flaw does not impact confidentiality or availability. No active exploitation has been reported. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to spoof the user interface in Google Chrome's Settings, potentially misleading users by displaying deceptive UI elements. This could lead to users making unintended decisions based on falsified interface content. The impact is limited to integrity with no direct confidentiality or availability consequences. No known exploits in the wild reduce immediate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should update to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once available. Until then, be cautious of suspicious network traffic that could trigger UI spoofing. No official fix or temporary workaround is explicitly stated in the vendor advisory at this time.
CVE-2026-18008: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-18008 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 involving an inappropriate implementation in the Settings UI. This flaw allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via malicious network traffic. The vulnerability has a low severity rating from Chromium security and a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory does not explicitly state the availability of a patch or remediation level, but the affected versions are prior to 151.0.7922.72.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-18008) affects Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It stems from an inappropriate implementation in the Settings interface that enables remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing attacks by leveraging malicious network traffic. The issue is categorized under CWE-451 (Incorrect Expression of User Interface Element) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, reflecting a medium severity impact primarily on integrity. The flaw does not impact confidentiality or availability. No active exploitation has been reported. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to spoof the user interface in Google Chrome's Settings, potentially misleading users by displaying deceptive UI elements. This could lead to users making unintended decisions based on falsified interface content. The impact is limited to integrity with no direct confidentiality or availability consequences. No known exploits in the wild reduce immediate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should update to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once available. Until then, be cautious of suspicious network traffic that could trigger UI spoofing. No official fix or temporary workaround is explicitly stated in the vendor advisory at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:17.498Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- 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: 08/06/2026, 17:39:19 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
Views: 47
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