CVE-2026-106340: Missing authorization in Google Chrome
Description
A missing authorization vulnerability in the CredentialProvider component of Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 155.0.8059.39 allows a local attacker with physical access to obtain sensitive information. The issue has been assigned a CVSS score of 4.6, indicating medium severity. This vulnerability does not require user interaction and has no known exploits in the wild. Google has released an update to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.6medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-106340 describes a missing authorization flaw in the CredentialProvider of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 155.0.8059.39. This flaw permits a local attacker with physical access to the device to access sensitive information without proper authorization. The vulnerability is rated as low severity by Chromium security but medium severity by CVSS (4.6) due to its potential confidentiality impact. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and patched in Chrome version 155.0.8059.39.
Potential Impact
An attacker with physical access to a vulnerable Windows system running an affected version of Chrome could obtain sensitive information from the CredentialProvider component without authorization. There is no indication of impact to integrity or availability. No known exploits are currently active in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Windows to version 155.0.8059.39 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms that this update addresses the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:35:49.794Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac546522cdf04f656d49e1a
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:50 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 21:18:48 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 23:48:20 UTC
Views: 5
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