CVE-2026-79099

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Missing Authorization in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-31

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Missing authorization in Network in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker 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

2026-09-14

NVD

CVE-2026-79099

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 is a missing authorization issue in Google Chrome's Network component. It allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. The attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access to restricted resources or perform actions they shouldn't be able to.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves missing authorization in Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. Detection primarily requires checking the installed Chrome version. Use commands like 'google-chrome --version' or 'chromium-browser --version' to verify the version. If the version is below 152.0.7977.65, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

If you use Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65, this vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass security restrictions on your system. This might lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, installation of malicious software, or other harmful actions without your knowledge.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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