CVE-2026-106404: Incorrect authorization in Google Chrome
Description
An incorrect authorization vulnerability exists in the FontAccess component of Google Chrome prior to version 155.0.8059.39. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to bypass system access restrictions by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has been assigned a medium severity by Chromium security.
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-106404 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in Google Chrome's FontAccess feature affecting versions before 155.0.8059.39. A remote attacker with control over the renderer process can exploit this flaw via a specially crafted HTML page to circumvent system access restrictions. The issue is addressed in Chrome version 155.0.8059.39 and later.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to bypass system access restrictions, potentially increasing their privileges or access within the system environment. The vulnerability is rated medium severity by the Chromium security team.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of an official fix. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:38:12.094Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac546602cdf04f656d4a0a1
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:05:04 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 19:34:04 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 22:28:14 UTC
Views: 4
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