CVE-2026-8565

Name: CVE-2026-8565
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-14T20:17:18.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-8565 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. 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). EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.13%

3.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-451

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 148.0.7778.168

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.htmlVendor Advisory
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/442860473Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-8565?

How severe is CVE-2026-8565?

CVE-2026-8565 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8565?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST