CVE-2026-79284: UI misrepresentation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79284 is a UI misrepresentation vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 152.0.7977.65. It allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. There is no explicit vendor advisory stating a patch or fix, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves UI misrepresentation in the Core component of Google Chrome on Mac platforms before version 152.0.7977.65. An attacker with control over the renderer process can craft HTML content that spoofs UI elements, potentially misleading users. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires no privileges and user interaction, with no impact on confidentiality or availability but limited impact on integrity. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing, which could mislead users into believing they are interacting with legitimate browser UI elements. This may facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks but does not directly compromise confidentiality or availability. The severity is medium based on the CVSS score of 4.3.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted content and ensure their Chrome browser is kept up to date.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:13:09.405Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9ecacd9273b49ac73e3
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:24:12 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 12:54:06 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 18:48:22 UTC
Views: 56
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