CVE-2026-121075
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Missing Authorization in Google Chrome DevTools

Publication date: 2026-11-03

Last updated on: 2026-11-03

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Missing authorization in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.38 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published
2026-11-03
Last Modified
2026-11-03
Generated
2026-11-04
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2026-11-04
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-121075
EUVD
EUVD-2026-116474

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Google Chrome 157.0.8103.38

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a missing authorization issue in Google Chrome's DevTools. It allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions through a crafted HTML page, potentially tricking a user into interacting with it via social engineering.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain unauthorized access to restricted features or data on your system if you visit a malicious webpage. This may lead to data theft, unauthorized actions, or further compromise of your device.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 157.0.8103.38 or later to address the missing authorization issue in DevTools.

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