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CVE-2026-84330 Google CVE debrief
PatchSiren debrief based on CVE-2026-84330 from official sources. The CVE record was published on 2026-09-02T00:18:27.870Z and has not been modified since then. This vulnerability, CVE-2026-84330, is a UI misrepresentation issue in FullScreen in Google Chrome on Android prior to 152.0.7977.75. It allows a remote attacker to spoof the address bar via a crafted HTML page, with a CVSS score of 5.4 and a Medium severity rating. The vulnerability requires immediate attention to prevent potential address bar spoofing attacks. Defenders should verify Chrome version deployments, review compensating controls, and monitor for suspicious activity. Evidence from official CVE Program record and NIST NVD detail page indicates a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to 152.0.7977.75.
- Vendor
- Product
- Chrome
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 5.4
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-09-02
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-03
- Advisory published
- 2026-09-02
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-03
Who should care
IT administrators responsible for Google Chrome deployments on Android devices, security teams monitoring for potential address bar spoofing attacks, and users of Google Chrome on Android prior to version 152.0.7977.75 should review and apply updates, monitor for suspicious activity, and verify inventory of affected installations.
Technical summary
The vulnerability, CVE-2026-84330, is a UI misrepresentation issue in FullScreen in Google Chrome on Android prior to 152.0.7977.75. It allows a remote attacker to spoof the address bar via a crafted HTML page, with a CVSS score of 5.4 and a Medium severity rating. This issue requires immediate attention to prevent potential address bar spoofing attacks.
Defensive priority
Medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, requiring immediate attention to prevent potential address bar spoofing attacks.
Recommended defensive actions
- Review and apply Google Chrome updates to ensure version 152.0.7977.75 or later is deployed.
- Monitor for suspicious activity and implement compensating controls to detect potential address bar spoofing attacks.
- Verify and update inventory of affected Google Chrome installations on Android devices.
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
Evidence notes
Evidence from official CVE Program record and NIST NVD detail page indicates a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to 152.0.7977.75. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to spoof the address bar via a crafted HTML page. Defenders should verify Chrome version deployments, review compensating controls, and monitor for suspicious activity.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-84330 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-84330
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-84330 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-84330
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/517091927
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.