UI misrepresentation in CustomTabs in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to spoof address bar via a… (CVE-2026-87597)
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · fixed in 153.0.8010.36 : update affected systems when convenient.
Data as of 10/25/2026, 04:40:14 UTC
CVSS not yet scored by NVD
- Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV, no exploitation reported
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 17% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 153.0.8010.36
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Mavencom.google.chrome/chrome-androidpkg:maven/com.google.chrome/chrome-androidOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A fix is available in Google Chrome for Android version 153.0.8010.36 and later. Users and administrators should update to this version or newer to remediate the vulnerability. Since this is not a cloud service, patching the client application is required. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A UI misrepresentation vulnerability exists in CustomTabs in Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. This flaw allows a remote attacker to spoof the address bar via a co-installed app, potentially misleading users about the website they are visiting. The Chromium project rates this issue as having low security severity.
Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing of the address bar, which could potentially deceive users into believing they are on a legitimate site when they are not. This could facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks but does not directly imply code execution or data compromise. The Chromium security team has assessed the severity as low.
Summary
The vulnerability (CVE-2026-87597) involves UI misrepresentation in the CustomTabs feature of Google Chrome on Android. Specifically, before version 153.0.8010.36, a remote attacker with a co-installed app can spoof the browser's address bar, causing it to display misleading information. This is classified under CWE-451 (User Interface Misrepresentation). No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Weaknesses
- CWE-451User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information (opens in a new tab)
Class weaknessOWASP Top 10 A06:2025: Insecure Design (opens in a new tab)
The user interface (UI) does not properly represent critical information to the user, allowing the information - or its source - to be obscured or spoofed. This is often a component in phishing attacks.