CVE-2026-79213

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Incorrect Authorization in WebAppInstalls in Google Chrome for Android

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-31

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Incorrect authorization in WebAppInstalls in Google Chrome on on Android 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-2026-79213

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 WebAppInstalls for Google Chrome on Android. It allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions by using a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves incorrect authorization in WebAppInstalls in Google Chrome on Android. Detection requires checking the Chrome version on Android devices. If the version is prior to 152.0.7977.65, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to bypass security measures on your device, potentially accessing restricted features or data without proper permissions.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves incorrect authorization in WebAppInstalls on Google Chrome for Android, allowing a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions. Such unauthorized access could potentially lead to data breaches or unauthorized data processing, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR or HIPAA if sensitive user data is exposed or mishandled.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome on Android to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the incorrect authorization issue in WebAppInstalls.

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