CVE-2026-8565: Inappropriate implementation in Downloads in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed an attacker

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-8565?

chrome: upgrade to 148.0.7778.168. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-8565 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8565 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-8565 affect?

CVE-2026-8565 affects chrome. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). 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 se

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-8565?

Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.7UPGRADE

CVE-2026-8565 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting chrome. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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)

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-451
Published	2026-05-14
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): Chrome · Vendor: google

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-14 20:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

google chrome UPGRADE

Affected: < 148.0.7778.168

Fixed in: 148.0.7778.168

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy chrome || rpm -q chrome || chrome --version

2. UPGRADE to 148.0.7778.168 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade chrome

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade chrome

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-8565?

chrome: upgrade to 148.0.7778.168. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-8565 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8565 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-8565 affect?

CVE-2026-8565 affects chrome. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). 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 se

How urgent is CVE-2026-8565?

Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Google Chrome vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities

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