Missing authorization in Web Authentication (Passkeys & Security Keys) in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker to spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML pa…
At a glance
~0.2% estimated chance of attack in 30 days. Exploitation not confirmed.
Low rather than Medium: UK relevance is 40 of 100, little UK-specific signal so far.
Briefing
- Leaders should confirm whether Google Chrome versions prior to 155.0.8059.39 are in their estate.
- Consider reviewing Chromium-based browser updates to address CVE-2026-106264.
Questions to ask IT
- Do we run Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, and is every instance on version 155.0.8059.39 or later?
- If it is not yet patched, what mitigation is in place, and will the fix be done by 2 Dec?
Next steps
- Confirm whether this affects systems or suppliers in your estate
Vulnerability facts
Full CVE detail CVE-2026-106264- 5.4 · MediumExploitable over the network without any account, but only if a user takes an action, such as opening a file or link. Low impact on confidentiality and availability.CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
- Not listed
- ~0.2% estimated chance of attack in 30 days
- Before 155.0.8059.39
- 155.0.8059.39
Versions are as the CVE record states them; check the vendor advisory before planning a fix.
- The vulnerability affects Google Chrome versions prior to 155.0.8059.39.
- Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) incorporates Chromium updates that resolve this issue.
Next steps
- Review the advisory against your asset inventory and patch cadence
Summary
- A vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed remote attackers to spoof UI elements via crafted HTML content.
- Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) addresses this vulnerability through Chromium updates.
Read the original reportMicrosoft Security Update Guide RSS(opens in a new tab)
Products and services involved
- Google Chrome93% match confidence · CVE-2026-106264
- Microsoft Edge98% match confidence · CVE-2026-106264
Part of Multiple Chrome and Adobe vulnerabilities disclosed
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Pulse
Last checked 6d ago · Recheck overdue since 3 Nov 2026, 08:37 UK time
Attack-likelihood ranking among CVEs rose from the 12.7% to 13.8%.
Sources
Chromium CVE-2026-106264: Missing authorization
How we know
Statements extracted from sources. Higher confidence means stronger corroboration.
- ClaimedHeadline60% confidence
Missing authorisation in Web Authentication (Passkeys & Security Keys) in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker to spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML pa…
- ProbableSummary fact75% confidence
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see [Google Chrome Releases](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026) for more information.
- ConfirmedCVE identifier95% confidence
Event involves CVE-2026-106264
- ConfirmedEstimated attack likelihood95% confidence
CVE-2026-106264 has an estimated ~0.2% chance of attack in 30 days (12.7th percentile) as of 2026-10-16 — probability signal, not confirmed exploitation