CVE-2026-14153
Summary
by MITRE • 07/01/2026
Inappropriate implementation in Glic in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/01/2026
The vulnerability in question relates to an improper implementation within the Glic component of Google Chrome, specifically affecting versions prior to 150.0.7871.47. This issue constitutes a UI spoofing attack vector that exploits user interaction patterns through crafted HTML content, representing a significant concern for browser security and user protection mechanisms. The flaw exists within the browser's rendering engine where certain UI elements may be manipulated or misrepresented during page loading processes.
The technical implementation flaw stems from inadequate validation of user interface elements within the Glic framework, which is responsible for managing various graphical components in Chrome's user interface. When a malicious actor crafts a specific HTML page and persuades a user to perform predetermined UI gestures, the browser's handling of these interactions creates an environment where spoofed interfaces can be displayed. This vulnerability operates through a combination of HTML manipulation and user gesture recognition systems that fail to properly verify the authenticity of interface elements during dynamic content rendering.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple visual deception, as it enables attackers to create convincing fake interfaces that could fool users into performing unintended actions. The low severity classification according to Chromium security standards does not diminish the potential for abuse in social engineering campaigns where users might be tricked into entering sensitive information or performing unauthorized transactions through the spoofed interface. This type of attack leverages human factors alongside technical weaknesses, making it particularly challenging to detect and prevent.
Security practitioners should note that this vulnerability aligns with CWE-601 URL Redirection to Untrusted Site and ATT&CK technique T1531 for Account Access Removal, though more specifically relates to user interface manipulation. The attack requires specific user interaction patterns, which means traditional security measures like content filtering may not prevent exploitation. Organizations should prioritize updating Chrome installations to version 150.0.7871.47 or later, as this update addresses the underlying implementation flaw in Glic that enables the UI spoofing behavior.
Mitigation strategies include implementing user education programs focused on recognizing suspicious interface elements, deploying additional browser security extensions that monitor for unusual UI behavior patterns, and maintaining strict update policies for all browser installations within organizational networks. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of comprehensive UI validation mechanisms and highlights how seemingly minor implementation flaws in core components can create significant security risks when combined with social engineering techniques. Regular security audits should include testing for similar UI manipulation vulnerabilities across browser components to prevent exploitation of similar implementation gaps in future versions.