CVE-2026-5901: Policy bypass in Google Chrome
Insufficient policy enforcement in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to bypass enterprise host restrictions for cookie modification via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from insufficient enforcement of enterprise policies within Chrome's DevTools, enabling a malicious extension to circumvent restrictions on cookie modification. The attack requires user interaction to install the crafted extension. The issue affects Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.55 and is classified as low severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to the stable channel update that includes this fix.
Potential Impact
An attacker who successfully convinces a user to install a malicious extension can bypass enterprise host restrictions on cookie modification. This could potentially undermine enterprise security policies controlling cookie access and manipulation. However, the impact is limited by the need for user installation of the malicious extension and the low severity rating.
Mitigation Recommendations
Updating Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.55 or later addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply this stable channel update as provided by Google. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-5901: Policy bypass in Google Chrome
Description
Insufficient policy enforcement in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to bypass enterprise host restrictions for cookie modification via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from insufficient enforcement of enterprise policies within Chrome's DevTools, enabling a malicious extension to circumvent restrictions on cookie modification. The attack requires user interaction to install the crafted extension. The issue affects Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.55 and is classified as low severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to the stable channel update that includes this fix.
Potential Impact
An attacker who successfully convinces a user to install a malicious extension can bypass enterprise host restrictions on cookie modification. This could potentially undermine enterprise security policies controlling cookie access and manipulation. However, the impact is limited by the need for user installation of the malicious extension and the low severity rating.
Mitigation Recommendations
Updating Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.55 or later addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply this stable channel update as provided by Google. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-08T19:34:43.144Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 69d6ca401cc7ad14dab3cda4
Added to database: 4/8/2026, 9:36:00 PM
Last enriched: 4/8/2026, 9:52:26 PM
Last updated: 4/9/2026, 8:14:09 AM
Views: 6
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.