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Incorrect authorization in CustomTabs in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a local attacker to bypass web origin policy via… (CVE-2026-79222)

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Medium
Published: 08/25/2026 (08/25/2026, 21:31:43 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

An incorrect authorization vulnerability in CustomTabs in Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 152.0.7977.65 allows a local attacker to bypass the web origin policy via a co-installed app. This issue has been assigned CVE-2026-79222 and is rated with medium severity.

CVSS v3.1

Score 4.3medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/10/2026, 00:07:47 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-79222 describes an authorization flaw in the CustomTabs feature of Google Chrome on Android devices before version 152.0.7977.65. This flaw enables a local attacker, through a co-installed application, to bypass the web origin policy, which is designed to isolate web content from different origins. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a moderate impact primarily on confidentiality with no impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no vendor patch or advisory details are provided in the input data.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows a local attacker with a co-installed app to bypass the web origin policy, potentially leading to unauthorized access to web content that should be isolated by origin. The impact is limited to confidentiality with no reported effects on integrity or availability. The CVSS score of 4.3 indicates a moderate risk level.

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 and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, limiting installation of untrusted local apps may reduce exposure.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-vwc3-p989-3gj3
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-79222"]
Database Specific Severity
MODERATE
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a91a7e9acd9273b49065ac2

Added to database: 08/28/2026, 15:23:21 UTC

Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 00:07:47 UTC

Last updated: 10/10/2026, 18:48:22 UTC

Views: 36

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