CVE-2026-18009: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-18009 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Passwords component. This flaw allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via malicious network traffic. The vulnerability is rated with low severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch or remediation level stated in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves insufficient validation of untrusted input within the Passwords feature of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation could allow an attacker to conduct UI spoofing attacks by leveraging malicious network traffic. The issue is recognized and published but lacks a detailed CVSS score or explicit remediation status in the provided data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or mitigation steps.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform UI spoofing, potentially misleading users by displaying deceptive user interface elements. The impact is considered low severity by Chromium security, indicating limited risk or difficulty in exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild 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. No explicit remediation or temporary fix is stated in the provided data. Users should monitor official Google Chrome release notes for updates addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-18009: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-18009 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Passwords component. This flaw allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via malicious network traffic. The vulnerability is rated with low severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch or remediation level stated in the available data.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves insufficient validation of untrusted input within the Passwords feature of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation could allow an attacker to conduct UI spoofing attacks by leveraging malicious network traffic. The issue is recognized and published but lacks a detailed CVSS score or explicit remediation status in the provided data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or mitigation steps.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform UI spoofing, potentially misleading users by displaying deceptive user interface elements. The impact is considered low severity by Chromium security, indicating limited risk or difficulty in exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild 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. No explicit remediation or temporary fix is stated in the provided data. Users should monitor official Google Chrome release notes for updates addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:17.686Z
- 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: 6a6aa0b29c2644c7f849c0cc
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:09:02 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:00:34 UTC
Views: 3
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