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CVE-2026-5878: Incorrect security UI in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-5878cvecve-2026-5878
Published: Wed Apr 08 2026 (04/08/2026, 21:20:48 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

Incorrect security UI in Blink in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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AILast updated: 04/08/2026, 22:07:59 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves an incorrect security user interface in the Blink engine of Google Chrome versions before 147.0.7727.55. It enables remote attackers to craft HTML pages that spoof the browser's security UI, potentially misleading users about the security or legitimacy of the displayed content. The issue was publicly disclosed on April 8, 2026, and is rated medium severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is provided in the input data. The vendor advisory URL references a stable channel update announcement, but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.

Potential Impact

The impact is UI spoofing, which can deceive users into trusting malicious web content by presenting false security indicators. This could lead to users inadvertently disclosing sensitive information or performing unsafe actions under the false impression of security. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and update to the latest stable version once a fix is confirmed. Until then, no specific mitigation steps are provided by the vendor.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-04-08T19:34:37.087Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html","vendor":"Google"}]

Threat ID: 69d6ca3b1cc7ad14dab3cc57

Added to database: 4/8/2026, 9:35:55 PM

Last enriched: 4/8/2026, 10:07:59 PM

Last updated: 4/9/2026, 7:29:24 AM

Views: 6

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