CVE-2026-95278: Missing authorization in Google Chrome
A missing authorization vulnerability in the WakeLock feature of Google Chrome prior to version 154.0.8037.57 allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated as low severity by Chromium security. A fix is available in Chrome version 154.0.8037.57.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-95278 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's WakeLock feature where missing authorization checks allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to bypass system access restrictions. This can be exploited by delivering a crafted HTML page to the victim. The flaw is fixed in Chrome version 154.0.8037.57.
Potential Impact
An attacker who has already compromised the renderer process can bypass system access restrictions, potentially allowing unauthorized actions that should be blocked by the system. The severity is considered low, indicating limited impact or difficulty in exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 154.0.8037.57 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-95278: Missing authorization in Google Chrome
Description
A missing authorization vulnerability in the WakeLock feature of Google Chrome prior to version 154.0.8037.57 allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated as low severity by Chromium security. A fix is available in Chrome version 154.0.8037.57.
Affected software
Chrome
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-95278 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's WakeLock feature where missing authorization checks allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to bypass system access restrictions. This can be exploited by delivering a crafted HTML page to the victim. The flaw is fixed in Chrome version 154.0.8037.57.
Potential Impact
An attacker who has already compromised the renderer process can bypass system access restrictions, potentially allowing unauthorized actions that should be blocked by the system. The severity is considered low, indicating limited impact or difficulty in exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 154.0.8037.57 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-22T05:06:59.618Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0856730748.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6abbf86c57f14566d451c581
Added to database: 09/29/2026, 17:42:04 UTC
Last enriched: 09/29/2026, 18:26:34 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 18:26:34 UTC
Views: 3
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