CVE-2026-0903
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Publication date: 2026-01-20

Last updated on: 2026-01-29

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Inappropriate implementation in Downloads in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 144.0.7559.59 allowed a remote attacker to bypass dangerous file type protections via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
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Published
2026-01-20
Last Modified
2026-01-29
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-01-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-0903
EUVD
EUVD-2026-3454
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Showing 5 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 144.0.7559.59 (exc)
linux linux_kernel *
microsoft windows *
google chrome to 144.0.7559.60 (exc)
apple macos *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-20 The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is due to an inappropriate implementation in the Downloads feature of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 144.0.7559.59. It allows a remote attacker to bypass protections that are meant to block dangerous file types by using a malicious file.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can impact you by allowing a remote attacker to bypass file type protections in Google Chrome downloads, potentially leading to the download and execution of harmful files on your system.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome on Windows to version 144.0.7559.59 or later to ensure the vulnerability is patched and dangerous file type protections are properly enforced.

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