Google Chrome Omnibox Spoofing Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in Google Chrome's browser UI prior to version 147.0.7727.55 allowed remote attackers to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar). This was achieved by compromising the renderer process and using a crafted HTML page. The issue stemmed from insufficient policy enforcement in the browser's user interface.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to misleading information being displayed in the Omnibox, potentially causing users to trust fraudulent URLs or content.

Remediation

Users can update to Google Chrome version 147.0.7727.55 or later to address this vulnerability.

Added: Apr 8, 2026, 11:50 PM
Updated: Apr 8, 2026, 11:50 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
0.6
exploitability
3.6
remediation
7.7
relevance
5.5
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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