CVE-2026-78941
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Information Leak in Google Chrome Core

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Information leak in Core in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to bypass site isolation via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published
2026-08-25
Last Modified
2026-08-25
Generated
2026-08-26
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2026-08-26
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-78941

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

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CWE ID Description
CWE-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an information leak in Google Chrome's Core component. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to bypass site isolation protections by using a specially crafted HTML page. This could enable the attacker to access data from different sites that should be isolated.

Impact Analysis

If you use Google Chrome, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to steal sensitive information from other websites you visit, even if those sites are in separate tabs or windows. This might include passwords, cookies, or other personal data.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, which may violate GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's patient privacy rules. Organizations using Chrome may face compliance risks if this flaw is exploited to access protected information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the information leak vulnerability.

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