CVE-2026-76037

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Link Following in Google Chrome CredentialProvider on Windows

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-08-20

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Link following in CredentialProvider in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 151.0.7922.169 allowed a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a local program. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-18

Last Modified

2026-08-20

Generated

2026-09-08

AI Q&A

2026-08-19

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-06

NVD

CVE-2026-76037

EUVD

EUVD-2026-61226

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 151.0.7922.169 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-59	The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves link following in the CredentialProvider component of Google Chrome on Windows. It allows a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by exploiting a flaw in how Chrome handles local programs. The issue has been classified with high severity by Chromium.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 151.0.7922.169. Detection involves checking the installed Chrome version. Use the command 'chrome.exe --version' in Command Prompt or PowerShell. If the version is below 151.0.7922.169, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access to run malicious code on your system outside Chrome's sandbox. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or further compromise of your device. Users should update Chrome to the patched version immediately.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data. This may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) by enabling data breaches or unauthorized processing.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.169 or later to address the vulnerability.

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