CVE-2026-106299: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-106299 is a low severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's WebAudio component prior to version 155.0.8059.39. It involves improper input validation that could allow a remote attacker, who has already compromised the renderer process, to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects desktop versions of Chrome before 155.0.8059.39.
Affected software
Chrome
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's WebAudio subsystem arises from improper input validation. An attacker with control over the renderer process can exploit this flaw by delivering a specially crafted HTML page, enabling them to bypass system access restrictions. The issue is fixed in Chrome version 155.0.8059.39. The Chromium security team has rated this vulnerability as low severity.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to scenarios where the attacker has already compromised the renderer process. Exploitation allows bypassing system access restrictions, which could lead to further unauthorized actions within the compromised environment. However, the overall severity is low according to the vendor.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:34:37.639Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac5464a2cdf04f656d49db9
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:42 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 21:34:30 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 21:34:30 UTC
Views: 2
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