CVE-2026-106246

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Incorrect Authorization in Google Chrome Address Bar Spoofing Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-07

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Incorrect authorization in Browser in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker to spoof address bar via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published

2026-10-06

Last Modified

2026-10-07

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-06

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-106246

EUVD

EUVD-2026-93712

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 involves incorrect authorization in Google Chrome's Browser component. It allows a remote attacker to spoof the address bar by tricking users with a crafted HTML page. This means the displayed URL in the address bar may not match the actual page the user is on, potentially misleading them about the site's legitimacy.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome versions prior to 155.0.8059.39. Detection involves checking the installed Chrome version. On Windows, run: chrome://settings/help. On Linux/macOS, check via terminal: google-chrome --version. If the version is below 155.0.8059.39, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could trick you into visiting a malicious site while thinking you are on a trusted one. It may lead to phishing attacks, where attackers steal sensitive information like login credentials or financial details by impersonating legitimate websites.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves incorrect authorization in Google Chrome that could allow a remote attacker to spoof the address bar via a crafted HTML page. While the description does not directly address compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or similar standards, such vulnerabilities could potentially impact compliance by enabling phishing attacks or misleading users about the legitimacy of web pages, which may lead to unauthorized data access or disclosure.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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