CVE-2026-17840: Incorrect security UI in Google Chrome
Incorrect security UI in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17840 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's password security UI prior to version 151.0.7922.72. The flaw allows a remote attacker to craft an HTML page that spoofs domain information in the password UI, misleading users about the legitimacy of a domain. This incorrect security UI behavior could facilitate phishing or credential theft by presenting false domain details. The vulnerability is rated medium severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score available. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported. The issue is resolved in Chrome version 151.0.7922.72.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability may allow attackers to deceive users by displaying spoofed domain information in the password security interface, potentially leading to phishing attacks or credential compromise. However, the impact is limited to UI spoofing rather than direct code execution or system compromise. No active exploitation is known.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Since this is a client-side UI issue, applying the official update fully addresses the risk. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-17840: Incorrect security UI in Google Chrome
Description
Incorrect security UI in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17840 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's password security UI prior to version 151.0.7922.72. The flaw allows a remote attacker to craft an HTML page that spoofs domain information in the password UI, misleading users about the legitimacy of a domain. This incorrect security UI behavior could facilitate phishing or credential theft by presenting false domain details. The vulnerability is rated medium severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score available. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported. The issue is resolved in Chrome version 151.0.7922.72.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability may allow attackers to deceive users by displaying spoofed domain information in the password security interface, potentially leading to phishing attacks or credential compromise. However, the impact is limited to UI spoofing rather than direct code execution or system compromise. No active exploitation is known.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Since this is a client-side UI issue, applying the official update fully addresses the risk. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-rw9v-fqfw-2qxc
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-17840"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6ae5179c2644c7f89818e0
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:45:59 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 06:15:47 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 02:51:54 UTC
Views: 2
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