CVE-2026-18018: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Inappropriate implementation in Updater in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to perform UI spoofing via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Low)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Updater in Google Chrome on Windows before version 151.0.7922.72 contains an inappropriate implementation that enables a local attacker to conduct UI spoofing attacks via a malicious file. This vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access to deceive users by presenting forged user interface elements. The Chromium security team rates this issue as low severity. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation methods are provided. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to local attackers who can use a malicious file to spoof the user interface, potentially misleading users. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation. The severity is low, indicating limited risk and impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch information is provided, users should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restricting local access to trusted users may reduce risk.
CVE-2026-18018: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
Inappropriate implementation in Updater in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to perform UI spoofing via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Low)
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.0medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Updater in Google Chrome on Windows before version 151.0.7922.72 contains an inappropriate implementation that enables a local attacker to conduct UI spoofing attacks via a malicious file. This vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access to deceive users by presenting forged user interface elements. The Chromium security team rates this issue as low severity. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation methods are provided. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to local attackers who can use a malicious file to spoof the user interface, potentially misleading users. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation. The severity is low, indicating limited risk and impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch information is provided, users should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restricting local access to trusted users may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-fm8q-cqfv-58rj
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-18018"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6ae50e9c2644c7f897fd9c
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:45:50 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 05:50:57 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 02:51:53 UTC
Views: 3
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