Uninitialized resource in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to obtain cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. (CVE-2026-78965)
Description
A vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65 allows a remote attacker to obtain cross-origin data by leveraging an uninitialized resource via a crafted HTML page. The issue has been assigned CVE-2026-78965 and is rated with moderate severity. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability, only confidentiality to a limited extent. No known exploits are reported in the wild. No explicit patch information is provided in the available data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-78965 describes an uninitialized resource vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.65. This flaw enables a remote attacker to obtain cross-origin data by crafting a malicious HTML page that triggers the uninitialized resource. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-908 (Use of Uninitialized Resource) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating a medium-level risk primarily affecting confidentiality. There is no information about an official patch or remediation in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to access cross-origin data, which can lead to unauthorized disclosure of information. The CVSS vector indicates no impact on integrity or availability, and no privileges are required to exploit it, but user interaction is necessary. The overall impact is limited to confidentiality loss.
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 should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, cautious browsing and avoiding untrusted HTML content may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-8cr8-pwvv-5f55
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-78965"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a95bf09acd9273b49667855
Added to database: 08/31/2026, 17:51:05 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 15:53:06 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 65
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