CVE-2026-0628
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Publication date: 2026-01-07
Last updated on: 2026-01-12
Assigner: Chrome
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| chrome | to 143.0.7499.192 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update Google Chrome to version 143.0.7499.192 or later, as the issue affects versions prior to this. Additionally, avoid installing untrusted or malicious Chrome extensions to prevent script or HTML injection via crafted extensions.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is due to insufficient policy enforcement in the WebView tag in Google Chrome versions prior to 143.0.7499.192. It allows an attacker who convinces a user to install a malicious Chrome extension to inject scripts or HTML into a privileged page by using a specially crafted Chrome Extension.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute unauthorized scripts or inject HTML into privileged pages within the browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions, data exposure, or compromise of browser security.