CVE-2026-79058

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Missing Authorization in Google Chrome UI Spoofing

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-31

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Missing authorization in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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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-2026-79058

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-862	The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves missing authorization in Google Chrome's Passwords feature. A remote attacker who already compromised the renderer process could exploit this to spoof UI elements by tricking users into interacting with fake password prompts or dialogs through a crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves missing authorization in Google Chrome's Passwords feature. Detection requires checking Chrome version and monitoring for suspicious UI spoofing attempts. Verify Chrome version is 152.0.7977.65 or later. Inspect renderer processes for unusual HTML page interactions.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this flaw could allow an attacker to deceive you into entering sensitive information like passwords into fake UI elements. This might lead to unauthorized access to accounts or data theft, especially if you interact with the spoofed elements unknowingly.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not directly affect compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or similar standards as it involves a spoofing issue in Chrome's UI due to missing authorization in the renderer process. No evidence suggests it leads to unauthorized data access or exposure, which are key concerns for these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the missing authorization issue in Passwords.

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