CVE-2026-79015: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79015 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's ServiceWorker component prior to version 152.0.7977.65. It involves improper input validation that could allow a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild. A fix is available in Chrome version 152.0.7977.65.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's ServiceWorker arises from improper input validation, which could be exploited remotely via a crafted HTML page to bypass system access restrictions. The issue affects versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. The Chromium security team rates this vulnerability as low severity, but the CVSS base score is 4.3 (medium). The vendor has released an official fix in Chrome version 152.0.7977.65.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely bypass system access restrictions by leveraging the improper input validation flaw in the ServiceWorker component. This could lead to limited integrity impact without affecting confidentiality or availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms an official fix is available. No additional mitigation actions are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:07:31.407Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9c5acd9273b49ac6f19
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:33 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 16:38:18 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 25
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