Incorrect Authorization in USB for Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Incorrect authorization in USB in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published

2026-08-25

Last Modified

2026-08-25

Generated

2026-08-26

AI Q&A

2026-08-26

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-79211

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 USB handling within Google Chrome before version 152.0.7977.65. A remote attacker could exploit it by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page, which could bypass system access restrictions.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass system access restrictions on your device through a malicious webpage. This might enable unauthorized access to connected USB devices or sensitive system functions.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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