CVE-2026-79213: Incorrect authorization in Google Chrome
Description
Incorrect authorization in WebAppInstalls in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-79213 affects Google Chrome on Android versions before 152.0.7977.65. It is caused by incorrect authorization logic in the WebAppInstalls feature, enabling a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions through a specially crafted HTML page. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. The impact is limited to integrity, with no confidentiality or availability impact. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly state patch status in the input data.
Potential Impact
An attacker can bypass system access restrictions on affected versions of Google Chrome on Android, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within the WebAppInstalls context. The impact is limited to integrity and does not affect confidentiality or availability. There are no known active exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability is fixed in Google Chrome version 152.0.7977.65 and later. Users should update to this version or later to remediate the issue. The vendor advisory should be consulted for the latest remediation guidance. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:11:39.584Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9e0acd9273b49ac722b
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:24:00 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 23:07:46 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 23
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