CVE-2026-79263: Race condition in Google Chrome
Description
A race condition vulnerability exists in Google Chrome extensions prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox by sending crafted network traffic. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.1. No explicit patch or remediation level is confirmed in the provided data, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79263 is a race condition vulnerability affecting Google Chrome extensions before version 152.0.7977.65. Exploitation of this vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox environment via specially crafted network traffic. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1, indicating significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory is referenced but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution inside the Chrome sandbox, potentially compromising browser security and user data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The high CVSS score reflects the critical nature of the impact if exploited.
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 confirmation, users should monitor official Chrome update channels and apply updates promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:12:47.656Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9eaacd9273b49ac7391
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:24:10 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 21:37:21 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 98
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