CVE-2026-79146: Information leak in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79146 is an information leak vulnerability in the CustomTabs feature of Google Chrome on Android devices prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a local attacker to obtain cross-origin data via a co-installed app. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating and a CVSS score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's CustomTabs on Android versions before 152.0.7977.65 permits a local attacker to leak information across origins by leveraging a co-installed application. The issue is classified under CWE-200 (Information Exposure) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, indicating a moderate impact. The attack vector requires local access with low complexity and no privileges but does require user interaction. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability but impacts confidentiality with high impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access on an Android device can exploit this vulnerability to obtain cross-origin data that should otherwise be inaccessible, potentially exposing sensitive information. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 152.0.7977.65. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations on Android to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-gvqc-r5wc-vh49
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-79146"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a92f813acd9273b49e90e02
Added to database: 08/29/2026, 15:17:39 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 18:53:21 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 18:48:24 UTC
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