UI misrepresentation in FullScreen in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.75 allowed a remote attacker to spoof address bar via a crafted HTML page. (CVE-2026-84356)
Description
A UI misrepresentation vulnerability in the FullScreen mode of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.75 allows a remote attacker to spoof the address bar by using a crafted HTML page. This issue is classified under CWE-451 and has a low severity rating according to Chromium's security assessment. No known exploits are reported in the wild. No explicit patch information is provided, but the vulnerability affects versions before 152.0.7977.75.
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability (CVE-2026-84356) involves UI misrepresentation in Google Chrome's FullScreen mode, enabling a remote attacker to spoof the browser's address bar via a crafted HTML page. This could potentially mislead users about the actual URL they are visiting. The issue is categorized under CWE-451 (Incorrect Resolution of UI Feedback). The vulnerability affects Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.75. No CVSS score is available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker could use this vulnerability to present a spoofed address bar in FullScreen mode, potentially deceiving users about the legitimacy of the website they are viewing. This could facilitate phishing or social engineering attacks by making malicious sites appear trustworthy. However, the Chromium security team rates this vulnerability as low severity, indicating limited impact or exploitability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.75 or later once available to address this issue. Until then, caution is advised when using FullScreen mode with untrusted content.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-j92x-hhq8-h7p2
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-84356"]
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a984565acd9273b496aca10
Added to database: 09/02/2026, 15:48:53 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 22:23:37 UTC
Last updated: 10/18/2026, 06:48:20 UTC
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