How severe is CVE-2025-8579?

CVE-2025-8579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-8579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-8579?

CVE-2025-8579 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8579?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-8579 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-8579 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23906.

When was CVE-2025-8579 published?

CVE-2025-8579 was published on 2025-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-8579

CVE-2025-8579 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-23906
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2025-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-8579?: 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)
How severe is CVE-2025-8579?: CVE-2025-8579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-8579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-8579?: CVE-2025-8579 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8579?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-8579 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-8579 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23906.
When was CVE-2025-8579 published?: CVE-2025-8579 was published on 2025-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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