CVE-2026-8565: Inappropriate implementation in Downloads
Chromium: CVE-2026-8565 Inappropriate implementation in Downloads
Other sources
Inappropriate implementation in Downloads in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to perform UI spoofing via a crafted Chrome Extension. (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
Affected Software
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 148.0.7778.167 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Chromium (Google Chrome on Mac)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 148.0.7778.168
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2026-8509
- CVE-2026-8510
- CVE-2026-8511
- CVE-2026-8512
- CVE-2026-8513
- CVE-2026-8514
- CVE-2026-8515
- CVE-2026-8516
- CVE-2026-8517
- CVE-2026-8518
- CVE-2026-8519
- CVE-2026-8520
- CVE-2026-8521
- CVE-2026-8522
- CVE-2026-8523
- CVE-2026-8558
- CVE-2026-8524
- CVE-2026-8525
- CVE-2026-8526
- CVE-2026-8527
- CVE-2026-8529
- CVE-2026-8530
- CVE-2026-8531
- CVE-2026-8532
- CVE-2026-8533
- CVE-2026-8534
- CVE-2026-8535
- CVE-2026-8536
- CVE-2026-8537
- CVE-2026-8538
- CVE-2026-8539
- CVE-2026-8540
- CVE-2026-8541
- CVE-2026-8542
- CVE-2026-8543
- CVE-2026-8544
- CVE-2026-8545
- CVE-2026-8546
- CVE-2026-8547
- CVE-2026-8548
- CVE-2026-8549
- CVE-2026-8550
- CVE-2026-8551
- CVE-2026-8552
- CVE-2026-8553
- CVE-2026-8554
- CVE-2026-8555
- CVE-2026-8556
- CVE-2026-8557
- CVE-2026-8559
- CVE-2026-8528
- CVE-2026-8560
- CVE-2026-8561
- CVE-2026-8562
- CVE-2026-8563
- CVE-2026-8564
- CVE-2026-8566
- CVE-2026-8567
- CVE-2026-8569
- CVE-2026-8570
- CVE-2026-8571
- CVE-2026-8572
- CVE-2026-8573
- CVE-2026-8574
- CVE-2026-8575
- CVE-2026-8576
- CVE-2026-8577
- CVE-2026-8578
- CVE-2026-8579
- CVE-2026-8580
- CVE-2026-8581
- CVE-2026-8582
- CVE-2026-8583
- CVE-2026-8584
- CVE-2026-8585
- CVE-2026-8586
- CVE-2026-8587
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-8565?
CVE-2026-8565 has a medium severity rating of 4.7 according to the CVSS 3.1 framework.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8565?
To fix CVE-2026-8565, update Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to the latest version prior to 148.0.7778.168.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-8565?
CVE-2026-8565 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge based on the Chromium platform.
What kind of attack does CVE-2026-8565 allow?
CVE-2026-8565 allows an attacker to perform UI spoofing through a malicious Chrome extension.
When was CVE-2026-8565 published?
CVE-2026-8565 was published on September 4, 2025.