CVE-2026-79070: Incorrect reference resolution in Google Chrome
Description
Incorrect reference resolution in Cache in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to bypass web origin policy via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's cache reference resolution allows a remote attacker to bypass the web origin policy by crafting a malicious HTML page. The flaw exists in versions before 152.0.7977.65 and is classified with a CVSS score of 4.3 (medium severity). The issue does not impact integrity or availability but can lead to limited information disclosure.
Potential Impact
An attacker can bypass the web origin policy, potentially accessing restricted information from other origins within the browser context. The impact is limited to confidentiality with no integrity or availability effects reported.
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 at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html for details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:08:33.363Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9cbacd9273b49ac6fc7
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:39 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 23:09:24 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 32
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