Google Chrome up to 144.0.7559.132 PictureInPicture clickjacking

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component PictureInPicture. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-2318. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Chrome and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component PictureInPicture. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-451. The user interface (UI) does not properly represent critical information to the user, allowing the information - or its source - to be obscured or spoofed. This is often a component in phishing attacks. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Inappropriate implementation in PictureInPicture 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: Medium)

The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-2318 since 02/10/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 02/16/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1566.003.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 298716 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-2318), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 145.0.7632.45 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (298716) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0401). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Google Chrome

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Clickjacking
CWE: CWE-451
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 298716
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-2318

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 145.0.7632.45

Timelineinfo

02/10/2026 CVE reserved
02/11/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
02/11/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/16/2026 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 363930
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-2318 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-2318
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-345568
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0401 - Google Chrome: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 02/11/2026 22:22
Updated: 02/16/2026 12:30
Changes: 02/11/2026 22:22 (56), 02/12/2026 12:49 (2), 02/13/2026 02:06 (13), 02/16/2026 12:30 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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