CVE-2026-0905: Google Chrome · Insufficient Policy Enforcement
Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical : upgrade to 144.0.7559.59 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 15% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 144.0.7559.59
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Google Chrome to 144.0.7559.59.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleChrome | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
- Immediate upgrade to Google Chrome version 144.0.7559.59 or later to ensure the vulnerability is patched.
- Audit and restrict access permissions to network log files, ensuring only authorized personnel and systems can access them.
- Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of systems storing or transmitting Chrome network logs.
- Monitor file access logs and network traffic for unusual or unauthorized access attempts to network log files.
- Educate IT and security teams about the vulnerability to recognize potential exploitation indicators.
- Where feasible, disable or limit network logging features in Chrome for sensitive environments until patched versions are deployed.
- Incorporate this vulnerability into vulnerability management and incident response workflows to ensure timely detection and remediation.
- Review backup and archival processes to ensure network logs are securely stored and encrypted.
- Coordinate with endpoint security solutions to detect anomalous behavior related to log file access or exfiltration attempts.
- Engage with Google’s security advisories and update channels to stay informed about any further developments or patches.
Description
CVE-2026-0905 is a critical vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 144.0.7559.59 involving insufficient policy enforcement in the network logging feature. This flaw allows an attacker who gains access to a network log file to extract sensitive information, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.8, indicating it is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the severity and ease of exploitation make timely patching essential. European organizations using vulnerable Chrome versions are at risk of data leakage and potential further exploitation. Mitigation involves immediate updating to Chrome 144.