CVE-2026-106186

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Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Google Chrome CredentialProvider on Windows

Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-08

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Uncontrolled search path element in CredentialProvider in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a local program. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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Meta Information

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-2026-106186

EUVD

EUVD-2026-93612

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-427	The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an uncontrolled search path element in the CredentialProvider component of Google Chrome on Windows. It allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by leveraging a local program. The severity is rated as Low by Chromium but has a high CVSS score due to potential impact.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves an uncontrolled search path element in Google Chrome's CredentialProvider on Windows. Detection requires checking if the installed Chrome version is prior to 155.0.8059.39. Use the command 'chrome.exe --version' in Command Prompt to verify the version. If the version is older, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access to run malicious code on your system outside Chrome's sandbox. This could lead to unauthorized data access, system compromise, or further attacks. Users should update Chrome to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data. This may impact compliance with GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) by increasing the risk of data breaches or unauthorized disclosures.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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