CVE-2026-79003

Received Received - Intake

Incorrect Authorization Bypass in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Incorrect authorization in Device in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass system access restrictions 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

AI Q&A

2026-08-26

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-79003

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 is an incorrect authorization issue in Google Chrome before version 152.0.7977.65. It allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions through social engineering tactics by using a specially crafted HTML page.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could trick you into visiting a malicious webpage, potentially gaining unauthorized access to your system or sensitive data. This could lead to data theft, installation of malware, or other malicious activities.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA compliance requirements. Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust if such breaches occur.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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