CVE-2026-79000: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Description
Improper input validation in DeviceBoundSessionCredentials in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass web origin policy via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Low)
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's DeviceBoundSessionCredentials component involves improper input validation that enables a remote attacker to bypass the web origin policy by sending crafted network traffic combined with social engineering techniques. The issue affects versions before 152.0.7977.65. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access, low attack complexity, no privileges, user interaction, and results in low confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker could bypass the web origin policy, potentially allowing access to web content or data that should be restricted by origin. The impact is limited to confidentiality with no integrity or availability effects. The vulnerability requires user interaction and social engineering, reducing the likelihood of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 152.0.7977.65. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory for confirmation and update instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:07:05.359Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9c2acd9273b49ac6ea5
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:30 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 23:08:52 UTC
Last updated: 10/09/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 40
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