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CVE-2026-84356 Google CVE debrief
The CVE-2026-84356 vulnerability, caused by a UI misrepresentation issue in FullScreen in Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.75, allows a remote attacker to spoof the address bar via a crafted HTML page. This issue has been publicly disclosed and patched. Users of affected Chrome versions should update to version 152.0.7977.75 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. The CVE record was published on 2026-09-02T00:18:29.523Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. Limited source detail suggests defenders verify Chrome versions, review official advisories, and monitor for suspicious activity related to this vulnerability.
- Vendor
- Product
- Chrome
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 4.3
- 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
Users of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.75 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to patch their browsers. This includes operators managing Chrome deployments, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams responsible for ensuring browser security within their organizations. They should review Chrome's official advisory and consider compensating controls while patching is in progress.
Technical summary
The CVE-2026-84356 vulnerability is a UI misrepresentation issue in FullScreen in Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.75. This allows a remote attacker to spoof the address bar via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has been patched in Chrome version 152.0.7977.75 or later. Users should update their browsers to this version or later to address the issue. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 and a severity rating of MEDIUM.
Defensive priority
Patch Chrome to version 152.0.7977.75 or later to address UI misrepresentation vulnerability.
Recommended defensive actions
- Patch Chrome to version 152.0.7977.75 or later
- Review and update Chrome configurations to ensure proper security settings
- Monitor Chrome for any suspicious activity
Evidence notes
Evidence from official CVE Program record and NIST NVD detail page indicates UI misrepresentation in FullScreen in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.75 allowed a remote attacker to spoof address bar via a crafted HTML page. Limited source detail suggests defenders verify Chrome versions, review official advisories, and monitor for suspicious activity related to this vulnerability.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-84356 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-84356
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-84356 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-84356
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
[email protected] - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/503787232
[email protected] - Permissions Required
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.