CVE-2026-10997
Modified Modified - Updated After Analysis
Insufficient Policy Enforcement in Extensions in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-06-04

Last updated on: 2026-06-08

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Insufficient policy enforcement in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to bypass discretionary access control via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
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Published
2026-06-04
Last Modified
2026-06-08
Generated
2026-06-25
AI Q&A
2026-06-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-24
NVD
CVE-2026-10997
EUVD
EUVD-2026-34446
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 149.0.7827.53 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-732 The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves insufficient policy enforcement in Google Chrome extensions prior to version 149.0.7827.53. An attacker who convinces a user to install a malicious Chrome extension can bypass discretionary access control by using a specially crafted extension.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass discretionary access controls, potentially granting unauthorized access or privileges through a malicious Chrome extension installed by the user.

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