Incorrect authorization in Browser in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to… (CVE-2026-79225)
Description
An incorrect authorization vulnerability exists in the Browser component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions through social engineering and user interface interaction. The vulnerability has a moderate severity rating and does not impact confidentiality or availability but can lead to integrity issues.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79225 describes an incorrect authorization vulnerability in Google Chrome's Browser on Android platforms before version 152.0.7977.65. The flaw enables a remote attacker, by leveraging social engineering and requiring user interaction, to bypass system access restrictions. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating moderate severity. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild and no vendor patch information is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass system access restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized actions that affect the integrity of the system. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically social engineering techniques.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates and apply updates promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-xwcg-3898-c2jp
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-79225"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a905428acd9273b496988c7
Added to database: 08/27/2026, 15:13:44 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 06:08:20 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 23
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