CVE-2026-79217

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Incorrect Authorization in Google Chrome iOS

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-31

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Incorrect authorization in Mobile in Google Chrome on on iOS 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

2026-09-13

NVD

CVE-2026-79217

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 the Mobile version of Google Chrome on iOS. It allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires checking the installed version of Google Chrome on iOS. If the version is prior to 152.0.7977.65, the system is vulnerable. No specific commands are provided in the context for detection.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to restricted features or data on your device through Chrome. This might lead to data theft, unauthorized actions, or further compromise of your system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves incorrect authorization in Google Chrome on iOS, allowing a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions. While not directly linked to GDPR or HIPAA, such authorization flaws could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, which may impact compliance with these regulations if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome on iOS to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the incorrect authorization issue.

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