Incorrect authorization in Editing in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted… (CVE-2026-79023)
Description
A vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to incorrect authorization in editing functionality. The issue is triggered via a crafted HTML page and has a medium severity rating.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79023 describes an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the editing feature of Google Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information by leveraging a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level. There are no known exploits in the wild and no patch links or vendor advisories provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information without requiring privileges or user interaction beyond visiting a crafted HTML page. The integrity and availability of the browser or system are not affected.
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 addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-r233-6c24-vgv4
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-79023"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a90542cacd9273b496989dc
Added to database: 08/27/2026, 15:13:48 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 05:09:19 UTC
Last updated: 10/11/2026, 06:48:18 UTC
Views: 64
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