CVE-2026-18010: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-18010 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 involving an inappropriate implementation in the password management component. This flaw allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing through malicious network traffic. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating medium severity, and does not impact confidentiality or availability but can affect integrity. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-18010) affects Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the password handling feature that enables remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing attacks by leveraging malicious network traffic. The issue is classified under CWE-451 (Incorrect Expression of User Interface Element). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires no privileges and user interaction, with network attack vector and low complexity. The impact is limited to integrity with no confidentiality or availability loss. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform UI spoofing, potentially misleading users by presenting deceptive user interface elements. This can lead to user confusion or trick users into unintended actions, but does not directly compromise data confidentiality or system availability. The overall impact is limited to integrity and user interface trust.
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. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted network content and avoid interacting with suspicious UI elements. No specific temporary mitigations are provided by the vendor.
CVE-2026-18010: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-18010 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 involving an inappropriate implementation in the password management component. This flaw allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing through malicious network traffic. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating medium severity, and does not impact confidentiality or availability but can affect integrity. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-18010) affects Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the password handling feature that enables remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing attacks by leveraging malicious network traffic. The issue is classified under CWE-451 (Incorrect Expression of User Interface Element). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires no privileges and user interaction, with network attack vector and low complexity. The impact is limited to integrity with no confidentiality or availability loss. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform UI spoofing, potentially misleading users by presenting deceptive user interface elements. This can lead to user confusion or trick users into unintended actions, but does not directly compromise data confidentiality or system availability. The overall impact is limited to integrity and user interface trust.
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. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted network content and avoid interacting with suspicious UI elements. No specific temporary mitigations are provided by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:17.867Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- 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: 08/06/2026, 17:39:42 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 10:01:29 UTC
Views: 50
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