CVE-2026-79076: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79076 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. It involves improper input validation in the Sync component, which could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via crafted network traffic. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a moderate impact on confidentiality without affecting integrity or availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability stems from improper input validation in the Sync feature of Google Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.65. An attacker can exploit this flaw remotely by sending specially crafted network traffic to obtain sensitive information. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires no privileges but user interaction and affects confidentiality with no impact on integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild and no explicit patch link provided in the data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information from the affected Chrome Sync component. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but poses a confidentiality risk. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability affects versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to remediate this issue. Since no official patch link is provided, verify with the vendor's advisory for the official fix. No additional mitigation steps are specified.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-hv4j-76qc-xm5f
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-79076"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a90542cacd9273b4969899a
Added to database: 08/27/2026, 15:13:48 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 05:23:51 UTC
Last updated: 10/09/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 59
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