UI Spoofing Vulnerability in Google Chrome Extensions
CVE-2025-0451

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 February 2025

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Google Chrome's Extensions API that allows remote attackers to manipulate UI elements through crafted Chrome Extensions. By convincing a user to execute specific UI gestures, the attacker can display misleading information, potentially causing users to divulge sensitive information or interact with unintended interfaces. This flaw highlights the importance of user vigilance and the need for timely updates to protect against such exploits.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 133.0.6943.53

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2025/02/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/40061026

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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