Google Chrome up to 138.0.7204.183 Permissions ui layer

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Google Chrome. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Permissions. This manipulation causes ui layer. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-8583. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Permissions. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a ui layer vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Inappropriate implementation in Permissions in Google Chrome prior to 139.0.7258.66 allowed a remote attacker 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 known as CVE-2025-8583 since 08/05/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. 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 246920 (Fedora 42 : chromium (2025-04158e05ef)), 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 (246920) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1723). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source 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

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 246920
Nessus Name: Fedora 42 : chromium (2025-04158e05ef)

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: 373794
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-8583 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-8583
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-319111
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1723 - Google Chrome / Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/07/2025 08:38
Updated: 08/17/2025 17:00
Changes: 08/07/2025 08:38 (58), 08/07/2025 15:00 (1), 08/08/2025 18:36 (7), 08/10/2025 07:06 (2), 08/17/2025 17:00 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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