CVE-2026-106222

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Incorrect Authorization in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-08

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Incorrect authorization in Sync in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published

2026-10-06

Last Modified

2026-10-08

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-06

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-106222

EUVD

EUVD-2026-93855

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-863	The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an incorrect authorization issue in the Sync feature of Google Chrome before version 155.0.8059.39. It allows a remote attacker to access sensitive information by manipulating network traffic.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves incorrect authorization in Google Chrome's Sync feature. Detection requires checking Chrome version and monitoring network traffic for suspicious Sync-related activity. Update Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later to mitigate the issue.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to steal personal or sensitive data stored in Chrome's Sync feature, such as browsing history, passwords, or bookmarks.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability involves incorrect authorization in Google Chrome's Sync feature, potentially allowing a remote attacker to access sensitive information through crafted network traffic. This could lead to unauthorized data exposure, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) if such data is compromised.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later to address the incorrect authorization issue in Sync.

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