CVE-2026-79076: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Description
A medium severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-79076) in Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65 involves improper input validation in the Sync component. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information by sending crafted network traffic. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability but impacts confidentiality. A fix is available in version 152.0.7977.65.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79076 is an input validation vulnerability in the Sync feature of Google Chrome before version 152.0.7977.65. Improper validation of network input allows a remote attacker to extract sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating medium severity, with an attack vector over the network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. The confidentiality impact is high, while integrity and availability are unaffected. Google has released an official fix in Chrome version 152.0.7977.65.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted network traffic to the Sync component, resulting in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. The vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor has provided an official fix in this version. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:08:40.223Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9cdacd9273b49ac6fe7
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:41 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 15:34:37 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 34
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