CVE-2026-95330: Improper state validation in Google Chrome
Improper state validation in Downloads in Google Chrome prior to 154.0.8037.57 allowed a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
An improper state validation vulnerability exists in the Downloads feature of Google Chrome versions prior to 154.0.8037.57. This vulnerability enables a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The flaw was addressed in the stable channel update released by Google in version 154.0.8037.57. The Chromium security team rates this issue as medium severity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions on the affected system, potentially enabling unauthorized actions related to file downloads. However, the vulnerability does not have known active exploits in the wild, and the impact is rated medium by the vendor.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 154.0.8037.57 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. The vendor advisory confirms an official fix is available. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-95330: Improper state validation in Google Chrome
Description
Improper state validation in Downloads in Google Chrome prior to 154.0.8037.57 allowed a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Affected software
Chrome
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
An improper state validation vulnerability exists in the Downloads feature of Google Chrome versions prior to 154.0.8037.57. This vulnerability enables a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The flaw was addressed in the stable channel update released by Google in version 154.0.8037.57. The Chromium security team rates this issue as medium severity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions on the affected system, potentially enabling unauthorized actions related to file downloads. However, the vulnerability does not have known active exploits in the wild, and the impact is rated medium by the vendor.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 154.0.8037.57 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. The vendor advisory confirms an official fix is available. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-22T05:09:13.789Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0856730748.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6abbf87b57f14566d451c840
Added to database: 09/29/2026, 17:42:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/29/2026, 18:04:39 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 19:06:24 UTC
Views: 3
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