CVE-2026-79203

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Improper Input Validation in Google Chrome DevTools

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-28

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Improper input validation in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to bypass site isolation 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

2026-09-13

NVD

CVE-2026-79203

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 involves improper input validation in Google Chrome's DevTools. A remote attacker who already compromised the renderer process could exploit it to bypass site isolation by using a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires checking the installed version of Google Chrome. If your version is prior to 152.0.7977.65, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'google-chrome --version' or check via package manager (e.g., 'apt list --installed | grep chrome' for Debian-based systems).

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access data across different sites, potentially stealing sensitive information like cookies, passwords, or personal data from other open tabs.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not directly affect compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or similar standards as it involves a technical flaw in Chrome's DevTools that could allow renderer process compromise. No evidence suggests it impacts data protection or privacy requirements under these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the improper input validation in DevTools that could allow bypass of site isolation.

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