CVE-2026-13998: Incorrect security UI in File Input

Published May 17, 2026
·
Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-13998 Incorrect security UI in File Input

Other sources

Incorrect security UI in File Input in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 150.0.7871.47 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)

— NVD

This CVE was assigned by Chrome.  Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.

— Microsoft

Credit

Google

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome on Mac<150.0.7871.47
All of the following
Google Chrome<150.0.7871.46
Apple macOS
Google Chrome<150.0.7871.46
150.0.7871.46
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)<150.0.4078.48
150.0.4078.48
Microsoft Edge<150.0.4078.48

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 150.0.7871.46
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 150.0.4078.48
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium (Google Chrome/Edge Chromium-based) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 150.0.7871.47

Event History

May 17, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:38 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·10:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·10:39 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-13998?

The severity of CVE-2026-13998 is classified as medium with a CVSS score of 4.2.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-13998?

To fix CVE-2026-13998, update Google Chrome on Mac to version 150.0.7871.47 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-13998 have on Google Chrome?

CVE-2026-13998 can allow a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing through specific user interface gestures.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-13998?

Users of Google Chrome on Mac prior to version 150.0.7871.47 are affected by CVE-2026-13998.

5

What is the description of CVE-2026-13998?

CVE-2026-13998 involves incorrect security UI in File Input in Google Chrome, enabling UI spoofing via crafted HTML.

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