CVE-2026-79104: Missing authorization in Google Chrome
Description
A missing authorization vulnerability in the Sensor component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65 allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to access sensitive information via a crafted HTML page. The issue has a medium severity rating and is addressed in Chrome version 152.0.7977.65.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79104 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's Sensor component where missing authorization checks permit a remote attacker, with control over the renderer process, to obtain sensitive information by delivering a crafted HTML page. This flaw affects Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.65 and has been assigned a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium severity).
Potential Impact
Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and user interaction (UI required). Successful exploitation can lead to disclosure of sensitive information. There is no impact on integrity or availability. The vulnerability is rated medium severity.
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
- 2026-08-25T06:09:25.161Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9d0acd9273b49ac706a
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:44 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 15:21:14 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 37
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