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CVE-2026-121232: Google Chrome · Incorrect Authorization

Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited : upgrade to 157.0.8103.38 when convenient.

Data as of 3 Nov 2026, 21:14 UTC

Severity
Low

Rated Low by the CNA (Chrome) · CVSS not yet scored by NVD

Thin evidence

One scorer or none
Patch
Available – fixed in 157.0.8103.38

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 3 Nov 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 3 Nov 2026.

What to do

Upgrade Google Chrome to 157.0.8103.38.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GoogleChromeAffected
  • >=157.0.8103.38 <157.0.8103.38
Fixed in
  • 157.0.8103.38

AI-suggested

Update Google Chrome to version 157.0.8103.38 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms that this version contains the fix. No additional mitigation steps are required once updated.

Description

An incorrect authorization vulnerability in the core of Google Chrome prior to version 157.0.8103.38 allows a local attacker, using social engineering and a co-installed app, to obtain sensitive information. The issue has been fixed in version 157.0.8103.38. The Chromium security team rates this vulnerability as low severity.

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