CVE-2026-79259: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79259 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's Safebrowsing component prior to version 152.0.7977.65. It involves improper input validation that allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions using a crafted file. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability but can lead to integrity issues. No known exploits are reported in the wild. A fixed version 152.0.7977.65 is available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Safebrowsing feature is due to improper input validation, which could be exploited by a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a specially crafted file. The issue affects versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and low integrity impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker can bypass system access restrictions remotely by delivering a crafted file, potentially leading to limited integrity violations. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. No active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-crr2-53q9-g76c
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-79259"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a92f80bacd9273b49e90b2b
Added to database: 08/29/2026, 15:17:31 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 01:59:18 UTC
Last updated: 10/11/2026, 18:48:22 UTC
Views: 25
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