CVE-2026-79058: Missing authorization in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79058 is a critical vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65 involving missing authorization in the Passwords component. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.1, indicating severe confidentiality and integrity impacts. No official remediation level or patch link is explicitly provided in the data, but a vendor advisory URL is available for further details.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Passwords feature prior to version 152.0.7977.65 is due to missing authorization checks. An attacker with control over the renderer process can exploit this to spoof user interface elements by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The flaw affects confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability. The CVSS score of 9.1 reflects the critical nature of the vulnerability. Although no direct patch link or remediation level is stated, Google has published a stable channel update advisory that likely addresses this issue.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process can spoof UI elements, potentially misleading users and compromising sensitive password data. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. This could lead to credential theft or unauthorized actions within the browser's password management interface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed from the provided data. The vendor advisory URL should be consulted for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor the official Google Chrome release notes and apply updates promptly once a fix is confirmed.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:08:25.040Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9caacd9273b49ac6fa1
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:38 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 23:37:24 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 18:53:18 UTC
Views: 30
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