Google Chrome up to 138.0.7204.183 Picture in Picture ui layer

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Picture in Picture. Performing a manipulation results in ui layer. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-8579. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Chrome. This affects an unknown code block of the component Picture in Picture. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a ui layer vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1021. The web application does not restrict or incorrectly restricts frame objects or UI layers that belong to another application or domain, which can lead to user confusion about which interface the user is interacting with. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Inappropriate implementation in Picture In Picture in Google Chrome prior to 139.0.7258.66 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)

It is possible to read the advisory at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-8579 since 08/05/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/17/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 245584 (Microsoft Edge (Chromium) < 139.0.3405.86 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 139.0.7258.66 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (245584) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1723). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Fedora Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Ui layer
CWE: CWE-1021
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 245584
Nessus Name: Microsoft Edge (Chromium) < 139.0.3405.86 Multiple Vulnerabilities

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Chrome 139.0.7258.66

Timelineinfo

08/05/2025 CVE reserved
08/07/2025 +2 days Advisory disclosed
08/07/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/17/2025 +10 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 407791
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-8579 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-8579
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-319107
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1723 - Google Chrome / Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/07/2025 08:37
Updated: 08/17/2025 17:00
Changes: 08/07/2025 08:37 (58), 08/07/2025 15:00 (1), 08/08/2025 13:27 (2), 08/08/2025 18:36 (7), 08/17/2025 17:00 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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