CVE-2026-78892

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Incorrect Authorization in Chromoting in Google Chrome on Windows

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-31

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Incorrect authorization in Chromoting in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a local attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a local program. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-25

Last Modified

2026-08-31

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-08-26

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-14

NVD

CVE-2026-78892

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 152.0.7977.65 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-863	The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves incorrect authorization in Chromoting, a remote desktop feature in Google Chrome for Windows. It allows a local attacker to bypass system access restrictions by using a local program to exploit the flaw.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves incorrect authorization in Chromoting in Google Chrome on Windows. Detection would require checking the installed version of Google Chrome. If the version is prior to 152.0.7977.65, the system is vulnerable. Use the command 'google-chrome --version' on Windows to check the installed version.

Impact Analysis

If you use Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 152.0.7977.65, a local attacker could gain unauthorized access to your system through this vulnerability. This could lead to data theft, malware installation, or other malicious activities.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially violating GDPR or HIPAA compliance. Organizations must ensure systems are patched to maintain regulatory compliance and protect user data.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the incorrect authorization issue in Chromoting.

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