CVE-2026-106367: Missing authorization in Google Chrome
Description
A missing authorization vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 155.0.8059.39 allows a local attacker, using social engineering, to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a co-installed app. The vulnerability has been assigned a medium severity by Chromium security. A fix is available in version 155.0.8059.39.
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-106367 is a missing authorization vulnerability affecting Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 155.0.8059.39. This flaw allows a local attacker who can leverage social engineering to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox environment by exploiting a co-installed app. The vulnerability was assigned a medium severity rating by Chromium security. The issue is addressed in Chrome version 155.0.8059.39.
Potential Impact
If exploited, a local attacker could bypass sandbox restrictions and execute arbitrary code on the affected device. This could lead to unauthorized actions beyond the normal app sandbox, potentially compromising device security. However, exploitation requires local access and social engineering to leverage a co-installed app.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Android to version 155.0.8059.39 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms that this update contains the fix. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:36:39.799Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac546582cdf04f656d4a064
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:56 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 20:49:11 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 23:08:23 UTC
Views: 2
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