CVE-2026-18010
Summary
by MITRE • 07/30/2026
Inappropriate implementation in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Low)
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/30/2026
This vulnerability represents a user interface spoofing issue that existed in google chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72, where improper handling of password-related ui elements created opportunities for remote attackers to manipulate the browser's authentication interface. The flaw stemmed from inadequate validation and rendering mechanisms within the chrome browser's password management system, allowing malicious network traffic to influence how password prompts and related ui components appeared to users. This type of vulnerability falls under the broader category of user interface manipulation attacks that can deceive users into providing sensitive information or making security decisions based on misleading visual representations.
The technical implementation flaw occurred in how chrome processed and displayed password-related ui elements when communicating with remote servers. Attackers could craft malicious network traffic that would cause the browser to render altered password prompts or authentication interfaces, potentially leading users to unknowingly enter credentials into attacker-controlled forms. This vulnerability specifically affected the way chrome handled password management ui components during network interactions, creating a window where attacker-controlled content could override normal browser behavior. The issue demonstrated a failure in input validation and ui rendering protocols that should have prevented such manipulation of authentication interfaces.
The operational impact of this vulnerability was significant in terms of user deception and potential credential theft, though classified as low severity by chromium security standards. Users who encountered malicious network traffic while chrome was processing password-related requests could be misled into believing they were interacting with legitimate authentication interfaces when they were actually communicating with attacker-controlled systems. This type of ui spoofing attack could potentially lead to credential harvesting, session hijacking, or other malicious activities that exploit user trust in the browser's authentication interface. The vulnerability highlighted weaknesses in chrome's security model for handling network-based ui manipulation scenarios.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability focused primarily on updating chrome browsers to versions 151.0.7922.72 or later, where proper input validation and ui rendering mechanisms had been implemented to prevent malicious network traffic from influencing password authentication interfaces. Organizations should ensure all chrome installations are kept current with the latest security patches, as this vulnerability could be exploited in targeted attacks against users who encountered specific malicious network conditions. Additionally, browser security configurations and network monitoring systems should be reviewed to detect unusual patterns of ui manipulation that might indicate exploitation attempts.
This vulnerability aligns with several cybersecurity frameworks including cwe 200 - exposure of sensitive information through user interface and attack techniques described in the mitre att&ck framework under initial access and credential access phases. The weakness specifically relates to improper input validation and ui rendering processes that should have been protected against network-based manipulation attacks, making it relevant to both defensive security practices and threat modeling exercises for browser security implementations.