CVE-2026-79199: Incorrect authorization in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79199 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. It involves incorrect authorization in the Network component, allowing a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability but allows limited integrity impact. The issue is fixed starting from version 152.0.7977.65.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Network component allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions by exploiting incorrect authorization. The flaw can be triggered through a crafted HTML page. The CVSS v3.1 score is 4.3 (medium severity), with attack vector network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and limited integrity impact. The vulnerability is addressed in Chrome version 152.0.7977.65.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can bypass system access restrictions, potentially allowing unauthorized actions that affect the integrity of the system. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The attack requires user interaction and can be performed remotely without privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-994m-hvjj-rv2c
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-79199"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a92f813acd9273b49e90e0a
Added to database: 08/29/2026, 15:17:39 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 02:00:04 UTC
Last updated: 10/12/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 24
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