CVE-2026-106267: Missing authorization in Google Chrome
Description
A missing authorization vulnerability in the Network component of Google Chrome prior to version 155.0.8059.39 allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to bypass site isolation using a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability has been assigned a medium severity by Chromium security. It affects versions before 155.0.8059.39. A vendor advisory is available with a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-106267 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's Network component where missing authorization allows a remote attacker, with control over the renderer process, to bypass site isolation protections via a crafted HTML page. This flaw affects Chrome versions prior to 155.0.8059.39. Site isolation is a security feature designed to separate different websites into different processes to prevent data leaks and cross-site attacks. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed and patched by Google in the stable channel update referenced in the vendor advisory.
Potential Impact
An attacker who has already compromised the renderer process can exploit this vulnerability to bypass site isolation, potentially allowing access to data or processes that should be isolated. This could weaken Chrome's security boundaries between sites, increasing the risk of data leakage or unauthorized access within the browser context. The severity is rated medium by Chromium security.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 155.0.8059.39. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html for detailed update instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:33:58.342Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac546432cdf04f656d49d85
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:35 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 22:03:54 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 22:03:54 UTC
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