CVE-2026-106179: UI misrepresentation in WebAppInstalls

Published Aug 27, 2026
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Updated

UI misrepresentation in WebAppInstalls in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker to spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

Credit

Google

Affected Software

1 affected componentFixes available
Google Chrome<155.0.8059.39
155.0.8059.39

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 155.0.8059.39
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 155.0.8059.39

Event History

Aug 27, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:41 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who is exposed to this issue?

Users of Google Chrome versions earlier than 155.0.8059.39 are exposed when they visit a crafted HTML page. Exploitation requires user interaction.

2

What does an attacker need to exploit it?

An attacker can attempt exploitation remotely by serving a crafted HTML page. No prior privileges are required, but the victim must interact with the page.

3

How can I determine whether remediation is needed?

Check the installed Google Chrome version. Versions prior to 155.0.8059.39 are affected; updating to that version or later addresses the affected version range.

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