CVE-2026-79288: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Description
A vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 152.0.7977.65 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTML page due to improper input validation in the Autofill feature. The issue has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating medium severity. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79288 is an input validation vulnerability in the Autofill component of Google Chrome on Android devices before version 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that can extract sensitive information from the browser. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5, reflecting a medium severity level with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and high confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely obtain sensitive information from affected Chrome browsers on Android by exploiting improper input validation in the Autofill feature. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability, and no known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation. 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. Users should update to version 152.0.7977.65 or later once confirmed.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:13:20.534Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9ecacd9273b49ac73eb
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:24:12 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 12:53:29 UTC
Last updated: 10/09/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 53
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