CVE-2026-18010: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
An inappropriate implementation in the password handling component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via malicious network traffic. This vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-18010 and is considered low severity by Chromium security. The issue affects the specified Chrome version and was publicly disclosed in July 2026.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-18010 describes a vulnerability in Google Chrome's password management prior to version 151.0.7922.72. The flaw allows a remote attacker to conduct UI spoofing attacks by leveraging malicious network traffic. This could potentially mislead users by displaying deceptive user interface elements. The vulnerability is rated as low severity by the Chromium security team. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables remote attackers to perform UI spoofing, which may trick users into interacting with deceptive interface elements. This could lead to user confusion or inadvertent disclosure of sensitive information. However, the impact is considered low severity, indicating limited risk or difficulty in exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.72. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation requires updating the affected Chrome installations. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for detailed update instructions.
CVE-2026-18010: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
An inappropriate implementation in the password handling component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via malicious network traffic. This vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-18010 and is considered low severity by Chromium security. The issue affects the specified Chrome version and was publicly disclosed in July 2026.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-18010 describes a vulnerability in Google Chrome's password management prior to version 151.0.7922.72. The flaw allows a remote attacker to conduct UI spoofing attacks by leveraging malicious network traffic. This could potentially mislead users by displaying deceptive user interface elements. The vulnerability is rated as low severity by the Chromium security team. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables remote attackers to perform UI spoofing, which may trick users into interacting with deceptive interface elements. This could lead to user confusion or inadvertent disclosure of sensitive information. However, the impact is considered low severity, indicating limited risk or difficulty in exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.72. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation requires updating the affected Chrome installations. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for detailed update instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:17.867Z
- 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: 6a6aa0b39c2644c7f849c11c
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:11 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:08:56 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:00:31 UTC
Views: 3
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