CVE-2026-2322 in Chrome
Summary
by MITRE • 02/11/2026
Inappropriate implementation in File input in Google Chrome prior to 145.0.7632.45 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 • 02/13/2026
This vulnerability represents a UI spoofing issue within Google Chrome's file input handling mechanism that existed prior to version 145.0.7632.45. The flaw stems from an inadequate implementation of file input controls that fails to properly validate or sanitize user interactions, creating opportunities for malicious actors to manipulate the browser's user interface through crafted HTML content. The vulnerability specifically manifests when a remote attacker can convince a user to perform particular UI gestures, which then enables the attacker to deceive the user into interacting with a misleading interface element. This type of vulnerability falls under the category of user interface manipulation where the attacker exploits the browser's trust in legitimate UI elements to create deceptive interactions.
The technical implementation flaw occurs within Chrome's file input processing pipeline, where the browser fails to adequately distinguish between legitimate user interactions and maliciously crafted UI elements. When a user encounters a specially crafted HTML page, the browser's file input handler may be manipulated to display misleading interface elements or redirect user attention away from the actual file selection process. This creates a scenario where users might inadvertently interact with elements that appear to be part of the normal file selection process but are actually controlled by the malicious page. The vulnerability's low severity classification according to Chromium security standards indicates it primarily affects user experience and interface integrity rather than system compromise, though it still represents a significant usability and security concern.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple user confusion to potentially enable more sophisticated attacks such as phishing attempts or data exfiltration through manipulated file selection processes. Attackers can exploit this weakness to create convincing fake file dialogs that trick users into selecting malicious files or providing access to sensitive data. The requirement for specific UI gestures suggests that the attack vector is somewhat constrained but still viable in social engineering campaigns where attackers can guide users through predetermined interactions. This vulnerability aligns with attack patterns documented in the attack tree framework where UI manipulation serves as a precursor to more serious exploitation techniques. The flaw represents a failure in input validation and user interface security that violates principles of secure user interaction design.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability primarily involve updating to Chrome version 145.0.7632.45 or later, which contains the necessary patches to address the UI spoofing implementation. Organizations should implement comprehensive browser update policies to ensure all systems receive the latest security patches promptly. Additionally, user education regarding suspicious UI elements and the importance of verifying interface authenticity can help reduce the effectiveness of such attacks. Security teams should monitor for exploitation attempts through network traffic analysis and browser behavior monitoring. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of robust input validation and UI integrity checks in web browsers, aligning with CWE categories related to user interface security and input validation failures. Organizations should also consider implementing browser security extensions and monitoring tools that can detect anomalous UI behavior patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts.