CVE-2026-79032

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Improper Input Validation in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-31

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Improper input validation in Network in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published

2026-08-25

Last Modified

2026-08-31

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-08-26

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-13

NVD

CVE-2026-79032

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-20	The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper input validation issue in Google Chrome's Network component. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to bypass system access restrictions by using a specially crafted HTML page.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass security restrictions, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions. This is especially risky if the attacker has already compromised the renderer process.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially impact compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data through a compromised renderer process. Improper input validation may lead to data breaches, violating confidentiality requirements under these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the improper input validation issue.

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