CVE-2026-106181

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Incorrect Reference Resolution in DevTools in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-08

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Incorrect reference resolution in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published

2026-10-06

Last Modified

2026-10-08

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-07

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-106181

EUVD

EUVD-2026-93858

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 155.0.8059.39 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-706	The product uses a name or reference to access a resource, but the name/reference resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves incorrect reference resolution in Google Chrome's DevTools before version 155.0.8059.39. A remote attacker who compromised the renderer process could exploit this to access sensitive information through a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome's DevTools and requires access to the renderer process. Detection typically involves checking Chrome version and monitoring for suspicious activity in DevTools. No direct network or system commands are provided in the CVE details.

Impact Analysis

If you use an affected Chrome version, an attacker who gains control of the renderer process could steal sensitive data from your browser session, such as cookies, passwords, or other private information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, potentially violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) if sensitive user data is exposed.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later to address the vulnerability.

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