CVE-2026-79208: Missing authorization in Google Chrome
Description
A missing authorization vulnerability in HTTP2 implementation in Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65 allows a remote attacker to leak sensitive information via crafted network traffic. The issue has a medium severity rating and a CVSS score of 5.9. The vulnerability affects versions before 152.0.7977.65. There is a vendor advisory indicating a stable channel update, implying a fix is available in version 152.0.7977.65.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.9medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79208 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's HTTP2 implementation where missing authorization checks allow remote attackers to leak sensitive information by sending crafted network traffic. This flaw affects Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, indicating medium severity, with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impact on confidentiality only. The vendor has released a stable channel update to address this issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely cause information disclosure by exploiting missing authorization in HTTP2 traffic handling, potentially leaking sensitive data. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of this update. Applying this update mitigates the risk of information leakage via this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:11:31.422Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9deacd9273b49ac7213
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:58 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 14:23:48 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 18:48:22 UTC
Views: 37
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