CVE-2026-79226

Received Received - Intake

Improper Privilege Management in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Improper privilege management in Regional Capabilities in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Meta Information

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-2026-79226

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	152.0.7977.65

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-269	The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves improper privilege management in Regional Capabilities within Google Chrome before version 152.0.7977.65. A remote attacker could exploit this by using social engineering tactics to trick a user into installing a malicious Chrome extension. This extension could then bypass system access restrictions, potentially gaining unauthorized privileges.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to your system or sensitive data through a malicious Chrome extension. This might lead to data theft, installation of additional malware, or unauthorized system changes. Users could face privacy breaches or loss of control over their devices.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Organizations might face legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage if user data is compromised due to this issue.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the improper privilege management issue in Regional Capabilities.

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