CVE-2026-79272: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79272 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's FindInPage feature prior to version 152.0.7977.65. It involves improper input validation that could allow a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a low severity rating and a CVSS score of 3.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.1low
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome (CVE-2026-79272) arises from improper input validation in the FindInPage component before version 152.0.7977.65. An attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this flaw to leak data across origins by using a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with a low severity and does not involve privilege escalation or denial of service. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to information disclosure of cross-origin data when the renderer process is compromised. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a high attack complexity, reducing the likelihood of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 152.0.7977.65. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html for details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:12:55.027Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9eaacd9273b49ac73a1
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:24:10 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 12:54:34 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 42
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