CVE-2026-79151: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Description
Improper input validation in Safebrowsing in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted file. (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 Safebrowsing feature is caused by improper input validation. Specifically, versions prior to 152.0.7977.65 allow a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions by leveraging a crafted file. The CVSS score is 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting limited impact with no confidentiality or availability loss but some integrity impact. The vendor has released a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker can bypass system access restrictions remotely by exploiting improper input validation in Safebrowsing. This could lead to limited integrity impact but does not affect confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms that a stable channel update has been released to address this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:10:29.714Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9d8acd9273b49ac712f
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:52 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 23:07:05 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 31
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