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CVE-2026-5891: Insufficient policy enforcement in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-5891cvecve-2026-5891
Published: Wed Apr 08 2026 (04/08/2026, 21:20:53 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

Insufficient policy enforcement in browser UI in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 04/08/2026, 22:06:41 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability arises from insufficient enforcement of UI policies in Google Chrome's browser interface before version 147.0.7727.55. An attacker with control over the renderer process can exploit this weakness to spoof the browser UI via a specially crafted HTML page, potentially misleading users. The issue is recognized as medium severity by Chromium security. No detailed CVSS metrics or explicit remediation details are provided in the available data. The vendor advisory is referenced but does not specify patch status.

Potential Impact

The impact is limited to UI spoofing by an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process. This could allow deceptive presentation of browser UI elements, potentially tricking users into performing unintended actions. There is no indication of remote code execution or privilege escalation solely from this vulnerability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.

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. Until official fixes are confirmed and applied, users should exercise caution with untrusted content and monitor for updates from Google Chrome.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-04-08T19:34:40.426Z
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: 69d6ca3e1cc7ad14dab3cd56

Added to database: 4/8/2026, 9:35:58 PM

Last enriched: 4/8/2026, 10:06:41 PM

Last updated: 4/9/2026, 7:17:38 AM

Views: 7

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