CVE-2026-79030

Received Received - Intake

Observable Discrepancy in Autofill in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Observable discrepancy in Autofill in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information 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-2026-79030

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-203	The product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor, which exposes security-relevant information about the state of the product, such as whether a particular operation was successful or not.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves an observable discrepancy in the Autofill feature of Google Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.65. A remote attacker could exploit this by creating a specially crafted HTML page to trick the browser into revealing sensitive information that should have been protected.

Impact Analysis

If you use an affected version of Chrome, this flaw could allow attackers to steal personal data such as credit card details, login credentials, or other sensitive information entered into forms. This happens without direct interaction from the user beyond visiting a malicious page.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, violating GDPR's data protection principles and HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Organizations using vulnerable Chrome versions may face compliance breaches, legal penalties, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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