CVE-2026-106256: Information leak in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-106256 is an information leak vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 155.0.8059.39. A remote attacker could exploit this flaw by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page, potentially exposing sensitive password information. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. Google has released a stable channel update to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an information leak in the password management component of Google Chrome on Android devices before version 155.0.8059.39. An attacker leveraging social engineering techniques could cause a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page, resulting in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive password data. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has published a security update to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive password information from the affected Chrome browser on Android, potentially compromising user credentials and leading to further account compromise. The vulnerability requires user interaction (social engineering) and does not require privileges or prior access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official fix in Chrome version 155.0.8059.39. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations on Android to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:33:39.620Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac546412cdf04f656d49d76
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:33 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 22:03:21 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 22:03:21 UTC
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