CVE-2026-79104

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Missing Authorization in Google Chrome Allows Information Disclosure

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-28

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Missing authorization in Sensor in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published

2026-08-25

Last Modified

2026-08-28

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-08-26

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-14

NVD

CVE-2026-79104

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 a missing authorization check in Google Chrome's Sensor component. A remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process could exploit this to access sensitive information by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. Detection involves checking the installed Chrome version. On Windows, run: chrome.exe --version. On Linux, run: google-chrome --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, an attacker could steal sensitive data like passwords or personal information if they first take over the renderer process. This requires the attacker to already have some control over your system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves missing authorization in Google Chrome's Sensor component, potentially allowing a remote attacker to access sensitive information. Such unauthorized data exposure could lead to violations of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) by compromising personal or health-related data confidentiality.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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