CVE-2026-106242

Modified Modified - Updated After Analysis

Information Leak in Google Chrome Omnibox on Android

Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-08

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Information leak in Omnibox in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to leak 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-2026-106242

EUVD

EUVD-2026-93678

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-200	The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an information leak in the Omnibox feature of Google Chrome on Android. It allows a remote attacker to exploit social engineering tactics to steal sensitive information through crafted network traffic. The issue affects Chrome versions prior to 155.0.8059.39.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves an information leak in Google Chrome on Android via crafted network traffic. Detection may require monitoring network traffic for suspicious patterns or unauthorized data exfiltration attempts. Check Chrome version on Android devices; if below 155.0.8059.39, the system is vulnerable. Use network monitoring tools like Wireshark to inspect traffic for anomalies.

Impact Analysis

If you use an affected version of Chrome on Android, an attacker could trick you into visiting a malicious site that leaks sensitive data like passwords, cookies, or browsing history. This could lead to identity theft, unauthorized account access, or exposure of private information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data exposure, violating GDPR's data protection principles or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Organizations may face compliance penalties if user data is leaked due to this flaw.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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