Incorrect Authorization in GetUserMedia in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Incorrect authorization in GetUserMedia 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-2026-79134

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-863	The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves incorrect authorization in GetUserMedia in Google Chrome before version 152.0.7977.65. A remote attacker could exploit this by using a crafted HTML page to gain unauthorized access to sensitive user information.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information from your device through a malicious webpage. This might include personal data, login credentials, or other confidential details.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the incorrect authorization issue in GetUserMedia.

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