CVE-2026-79225: Incorrect authorization in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79225 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 152.0.7977.65. It involves incorrect authorization that allows a remote attacker, using social engineering, to bypass system access restrictions via user interface interaction. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability but can lead to integrity issues. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android versions before 152.0.7977.65 allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions by exploiting incorrect authorization through UI interaction, typically requiring user interaction (social engineering). The CVSS score is 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting low impact on confidentiality and availability but some impact on integrity. The vulnerability is categorized as a browser authorization flaw. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly state a patch or fix status.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to integrity as the attacker can bypass system access restrictions via social engineering and UI interaction. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, reducing immediate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is confirmed, users should be cautious of social engineering attempts that could exploit this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:12:00.566Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9e1acd9273b49ac7259
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:24:01 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 13:24:06 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 18:48:25 UTC
Views: 27
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