CVE-2026-106222: Incorrect authorization in Google Chrome
Description
An incorrect authorization vulnerability in the Sync component of Google Chrome prior to version 155.0.8059.39 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via crafted network traffic. The issue has been assigned a medium severity by the Chromium security team. A fixed version is available in Chrome 155.0.8059.39.
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-106222 is an authorization flaw in Google Chrome's Sync feature affecting versions before 155.0.8059.39. This vulnerability permits a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information by sending specially crafted network traffic. The flaw has been publicly disclosed and addressed by Google in the stable channel update 155.0.8059.39.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive user information synchronized by Chrome. The impact is limited to information exposure and does not indicate code execution or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of an official fix. No additional mitigation steps are required once updated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:32:09.819Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac5463b2cdf04f656d49d2d
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:27 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 22:33:39 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 03:08:22 UTC
Views: 2
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