CVE-2026-8564: Incorrect security UI in Downloads

Published May 16, 2025
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-8564 Incorrect security UI in Downloads

Other sources

Incorrect security UI in Downloads in Google Chrome on Android and Mac prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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

Credit

Alesandro Ortiz https://AlesandroOrtiz.com

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<148.0.7778.167
148.0.7778.167
All of the following
Google Chrome<148.0.7778.168
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Google Android
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<148.0.3967.70

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 148.0.7778.167
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium / Google Chrome (Android and Mac) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 148.0.7778.168

Event History

May 16, 2025
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:52 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·12:21 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·12:21 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jun 29, 58424
Event
via FIRST·03:33 AM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-8564?

CVE-2026-8564 has a medium severity rating of 4.2 based on the CVSS 3.1 scoring system.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-8564?

To fix CVE-2026-8564, update Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to version 148.0.7778.168 or later.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2026-8564 enable?

CVE-2026-8564 allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing through a crafted HTML page.

4

Which platforms are affected by CVE-2026-8564?

CVE-2026-8564 affects Google Chrome on Android and Mac, as well as Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).

5

When was CVE-2026-8564 published?

CVE-2026-8564 was published on May 16, 2025.

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