CVE-2026-84325: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Description
Improper input validation in DataTransfer in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.75 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass system access restrictions via a co-installed app. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-84325 affects Google Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.75. It stems from improper input validation in the DataTransfer functionality, which can be exploited remotely by an attacker leveraging social engineering and a co-installed application to bypass system access restrictions. The flaw is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Google has published a stable channel update fixing this issue in version 152.0.7977.75.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires social engineering and a co-installed app, but no privileges or user interaction beyond that. The vulnerability is critical due to its high CVSS score and broad impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official fix in Chrome version 152.0.7977.75. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T16:20:12.629Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a97654aacd9273b495af320
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 23:52:42 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 22:50:14 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 81
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