CVE-2026-79038: Incorrect authorization in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79038 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the WebProtect component of Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.5. A fix is available in Chrome version 152.0.7977.65.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves incorrect authorization in the WebProtect feature of Google Chrome before version 152.0.7977.65. Exploiting this flaw, a remote attacker can use a specially crafted HTML page to access sensitive information without proper authorization. The issue has been assigned CVE-2026-79038 and is rated medium severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N). The vendor has released an update in Chrome 152.0.7977.65 that addresses this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information from the affected Chrome browser without requiring privileges or user interaction beyond visiting a crafted HTML page. The integrity and availability of the system are not impacted. The vulnerability is rated medium severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms that this update contains the official fix. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:08:05.080Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9c7acd9273b49ac6f51
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:35 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 15:50:53 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 52
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