CVE-2026-18013: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-18013 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 that allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified as low severity by Chromium but has a medium CVSS score of 4.3. This vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability but can mislead users by spoofing the user interface. There are no known exploits in the wild. The vendor has not explicitly stated a remediation level or patch availability in the provided advisory link.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome on iOS before version 151.0.7922.72 that enables remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing through crafted HTML content. UI spoofing can deceive users by displaying misleading interface elements, potentially tricking them into unintended actions. The CVE is tracked as CWE-451 (Incorrect Expression of User Interface Element). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting low impact on confidentiality and availability but some impact on integrity via UI spoofing. No official patch or remediation level is explicitly confirmed in the vendor advisory provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform UI spoofing, which can mislead users by displaying deceptive interface elements. There is no direct impact on data confidentiality or system availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild, indicating limited active threat at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should update Google Chrome on iOS to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed. Until then, exercise caution when interacting with untrusted web content on affected versions.
CVE-2026-18013: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-18013 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome for iOS versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 that allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified as low severity by Chromium but has a medium CVSS score of 4.3. This vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability but can mislead users by spoofing the user interface. There are no known exploits in the wild. The vendor has not explicitly stated a remediation level or patch availability in the provided advisory link.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome on iOS before version 151.0.7922.72 that enables remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing through crafted HTML content. UI spoofing can deceive users by displaying misleading interface elements, potentially tricking them into unintended actions. The CVE is tracked as CWE-451 (Incorrect Expression of User Interface Element). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting low impact on confidentiality and availability but some impact on integrity via UI spoofing. No official patch or remediation level is explicitly confirmed in the vendor advisory provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform UI spoofing, which can mislead users by displaying deceptive interface elements. There is no direct impact on data confidentiality or system availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild, indicating limited active threat at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should update Google Chrome on iOS to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed. Until then, exercise caution when interacting with untrusted web content on affected versions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:18.418Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0b39c2644c7f849c128
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:11 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:51:58 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
Views: 46
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