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CVE-2026-18009: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-18009cvecve-2026-18009
Published: 07/30/2026 (07/30/2026, 00:26:06 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: 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

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
chromium/chromium
pkg:github/chromium/chromium
Affected versions
<151.0.7922.72

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/30/2026, 01:09:02 UTC

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.

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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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