CVE-2026-16415: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Extensions
Chromium: CVE-2026-16415 Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Extensions
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Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.182 allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
— MITRE
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
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Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 150.0.7871.181 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 150.0.4078.96 - Upgrade
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Chromium/Google Chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.182
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-16415?
CVE-2026-16415 has a high severity rating due to insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16415?
To fix CVE-2026-16415, update Google Chrome to version 150.0.7871.182 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-16415?
CVE-2026-16415 is classified as an input validation vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2026-16415 have?
CVE-2026-16415 allows a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the URL bar in Google Chrome.
Which software is affected by CVE-2026-16415?
CVE-2026-16415 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 150.0.7871.182.