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)
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
Weaknesses
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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.
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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