CVE-2026-84335: Incorrect authorization in Google Chrome
Description
Incorrect authorization in TabStrip in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.75 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process and leveraged social engineering to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.3high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's TabStrip component allows incorrect authorization checks. An attacker who has already compromised the renderer process and employs social engineering techniques could exploit this flaw by delivering a crafted HTML page, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution outside the browser sandbox. The issue affects Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.75. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, compromising the security boundaries of the browser. This can result in full system compromise or unauthorized access to sensitive data. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update for desktop Chrome. Since the affected version is prior to 152.0.7977.75 and the vulnerability description states it affects versions before this, updating to version 152.0.7977.75 or later mitigates the issue. Users and administrators should apply the official Chrome update as provided by Google. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory content provided, so check the vendor advisory for the latest remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T16:20:40.675Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a97654dacd9273b495af378
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 23:52:45 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 13:23:57 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 77
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