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Improper input validation in DataTransfer in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.75 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass… (CVE-2026-84325)

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High
Published: 09/02/2026 (09/02/2026, 00:31:31 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

An input validation vulnerability in the DataTransfer component of Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.75 allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions by leveraging social engineering and a co-installed application.

Affected software

Affected versions
<152.0.7977.75

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/07/2026, 22:23:21 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-84325 describes an improper input validation flaw in the DataTransfer feature of Google Chrome before version 152.0.7977.75. This vulnerability enables a remote attacker, through social engineering tactics and the presence of a co-installed app, to circumvent system access controls. The issue is categorized under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation). No CVSS score or detailed exploit information is available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass system access restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data access facilitated by a co-installed application. The severity is considered high by Chromium security standards, indicating significant risk if exploited.

Mitigation Recommendations

A fix is available in Google Chrome version 152.0.7977.75. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation guidance is provided or required beyond applying the official update.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-mhxr-ggrg-5qcc
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-84325"]
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a984566acd9273b496aca8f

Added to database: 09/02/2026, 15:48:54 UTC

Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 22:23:21 UTC

Last updated: 10/17/2026, 06:48:21 UTC

Views: 40

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