CVE-2026-7931: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in iOS in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome on iOS before version 148.0.7778.96. It enables remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing attacks via specially crafted HTML content. UI spoofing can mislead users by presenting deceptive user interface elements, potentially facilitating phishing or other social engineering attacks. The vulnerability is specific to the iOS platform of Chrome and does not have an assigned CVSS score. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability but references the stable channel update for desktop, suggesting the issue is addressed in version 148.0.7778.96 or later.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing on Google Chrome for iOS, which can deceive users by displaying fraudulent interface elements. This may lead to user confusion or trick users into performing unintended actions. There are no reports of exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability does not directly allow code execution or data compromise but can facilitate social engineering attacks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on iOS to version 148.0.7778.96 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Since the affected version is prior to 148.0.7778.96, applying the latest stable update from Google is the recommended action. No other specific mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-7931: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in iOS in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome on iOS before version 148.0.7778.96. It enables remote attackers to conduct UI spoofing attacks via specially crafted HTML content. UI spoofing can mislead users by presenting deceptive user interface elements, potentially facilitating phishing or other social engineering attacks. The vulnerability is specific to the iOS platform of Chrome and does not have an assigned CVSS score. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability but references the stable channel update for desktop, suggesting the issue is addressed in version 148.0.7778.96 or later.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing on Google Chrome for iOS, which can deceive users by displaying fraudulent interface elements. This may lead to user confusion or trick users into performing unintended actions. There are no reports of exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability does not directly allow code execution or data compromise but can facilitate social engineering attacks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on iOS to version 148.0.7778.96 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Since the affected version is prior to 148.0.7778.96, applying the latest stable update from Google is the recommended action. No other specific mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T22:59:12.878Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 69fb86d8cbff5d861024c8ef
Added to database: 5/6/2026, 6:22:16 PM
Last enriched: 5/6/2026, 7:36:38 PM
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 8:15:59 AM
Views: 5
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