CVE-2026-79107: Incorrect authorization in Google Chrome
Description
An incorrect authorization vulnerability in the TabGroups feature of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65 could allow a remote attacker to potentially leak sensitive information via crafted network traffic. The issue has a medium severity rating and affects Chrome desktop versions before the stated fixed version.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79107 is an authorization flaw in the TabGroups component of Google Chrome that existed in versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. This vulnerability could be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction to leak sensitive information by sending specially crafted network traffic. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a network attack vector with low attack complexity, no privileges required, but requiring user interaction. The confidentiality impact is high, with no impact on integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can potentially leak sensitive information from the affected Chrome browser by exploiting the incorrect authorization in TabGroups. This could lead to exposure of confidential data without affecting the integrity or availability of the system.
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. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of this official fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:09:28.160Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9d0acd9273b49ac7070
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:44 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 15:05:45 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 33
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