CVE-2025-8579

Description

Inappropriate implementation in Picture In Picture in Google Chrome prior to 139.0.7258.66 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)

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory googleblog.com
Affected: Google Chrome
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2025/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html vendor advisory release notes
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/407791462 issue tracking permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8579?
CVE-2025-8579 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-8579?
To fix CVE-2025-8579, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-8579 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-8579 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-8579?
CVE-2025-8579 affects Google Chrome.
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