CVE-2026-87649: UI misrepresentation in Google Chrome
Affects Google ChromeSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.4 Medium.
Data as of 10/25/2026, 04:40:14 UTC
- Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV, no exploitation reported
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 12% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NWhat to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Until updated, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted web content, especially downloads.
Description
A UI misrepresentation vulnerability exists in the Downloads feature of Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. This flaw allows a remote attacker to use a crafted HTML page and social engineering techniques to bypass system access restrictions. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating and does not require prior privileges or user interaction beyond UI interaction.
Impact
An attacker can deceive users via the Downloads UI to bypass system access restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or information disclosure. The impact includes limited confidentiality and integrity loss but no availability impact. The medium severity reflects the moderate risk posed by this social engineering-based UI misrepresentation.
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.