CVE-2026-8565

4.7 MEDIUM 0.1% exploit odds Fix listed Other Browser & mail

What it is

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)

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2026-05-14 20:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-10-25 23:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published: 2026-05-14 20:17 UTC
Last modified: 2026-10-25 23:10 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-451
Record status: Analyzed

Affected

Google Chrome < 148.0.7778.168

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.7

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: None
Availability: Low

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:L

Download Square Reddit

Fix and advisories

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html

References

NVD record · CVE.org record