CVE-2026-5897: Incorrect security UI in Downloads

Published May 24, 2025
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-5897 Incorrect security UI in Downloads

Other sources

Incorrect security UI in Downloads in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

MITRE

This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.

Microsoft

Credit

Farras Givari

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<147.0.7727.55
147.0.7727.55
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<147.0.3912.60
All of the following
Google Chrome<147.0.7727.55
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 147.0.7727.55
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium/Google Chrome (Chromium-based) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 147.0.7727.55

Event History

May 24, 2025
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:20 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·12:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·12:31 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 28, 58254
Event
via FIRST·03:04 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-5897?

CVE-2026-5897 has a medium severity rating of 4.3 according to the CVSS 3.1 scoring.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-5897?

To fix CVE-2026-5897, update Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to versions 147.0.7727.55 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-5897?

CVE-2026-5897 is an incorrect security UI vulnerability that allows for UI spoofing in web browsers.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-5897?

CVE-2026-5897 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) prior to the specified patched versions.

5

What can a remote attacker do with CVE-2026-5897?

A remote attacker can perform UI spoofing by convincing a user to engage in specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page.

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