Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-0904 is a Google Chrome flaw where the browser could show incorrect security UI for Digital Credentials. A malicious website could spoof a domain using a crafted HTML page. This is rated Medium, but it can still support convincing phishing or trust abuse if users interact with the page.
Executive priority
Treat as a normal-priority browser security update with phishing relevance. It is not currently evidenced as exploited, but Chrome’s reach makes timely fleet patching important.
Technical view
Google describes this as CWE-451: User Interface Misrepresentation of Critical Information. In Chrome versions prior to 144.0.7559.59, incorrect security UI in Digital Credentials allowed remote domain spoofing via crafted HTML. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, with low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Organizations with Google Chrome installations older than 144.0.7559.59 may be exposed. Risk is most relevant where users access untrusted sites and where Digital Credentials workflows influence user trust or identity decisions.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not indicate active exploitation, and this CVE is not listed as KEV. Exploitation requires user interaction with a crafted HTML page. Public details do not provide deeper exploitation mechanics.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record, Chromium issue reference, and Chrome release post. Do not assume broader product impact beyond Google Chrome. The Chromium issue may contain limited public detail, so validation should focus on version exposure and vendor advisory tracking.
Mitigation direction
- Update Google Chrome to 144.0.7559.59 or later where available.
- Prioritize managed Chrome fleets and high-risk user groups.
- Review Google Chrome release guidance for any platform-specific update details.
- Warn users not to trust identity prompts on unexpected or unfamiliar sites.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Chrome versions across managed endpoints.
- Confirm Chrome is at least 144.0.7559.59.
- Check browser update compliance through endpoint or browser management tooling.
- Track exceptions for devices unable to update promptly.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information
User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.