CVE-2026-79211: Incorrect authorization in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79211 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65 involving incorrect authorization related to USB access. A remote attacker could exploit this by tricking a user via a crafted HTML page to bypass system access restrictions. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability but allows limited integrity impact. The issue is fixed in Chrome 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 versions before 152.0.7977.65 involves incorrect authorization in the USB subsystem. An attacker leveraging social engineering can bypass system access restrictions by delivering a crafted HTML page, potentially allowing unauthorized actions. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and low integrity impact. There are no known exploits in the wild. The vulnerability is addressed by updating to Chrome version 152.0.7977.65 or later.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via social engineering and a crafted HTML page, leading to limited integrity impact. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later, where this incorrect authorization vulnerability is fixed. No other specific mitigations are indicated.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-5v8r-28wf-7fjq
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-79211"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a92f80bacd9273b49e90b37
Added to database: 08/29/2026, 15:17:31 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 01:59:48 UTC
Last updated: 10/11/2026, 18:48:22 UTC
Views: 25
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