CVE-2026-8006 Details
Description
Insufficient policy enforcement in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to perform UI spoofing via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)
A vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools component, affecting versions prior to 148.0.7778.96, allowed for UI spoofing. This issue arose from insufficient policy enforcement, which enabled an attacker to convince a user to install a malicious extension that could manipulate the user interface.
Users can update to Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.96 or later to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://issues.chromium.org/issues/496373088 | [email protected] | Permissions Required |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-451 | User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| google chrome | < 148.0.7778.96 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 7, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 6, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 6, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |