CVE-2026-79253

Received Received - Intake

Improper Input Validation in Google Chrome on Windows

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Improper input validation in Network in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to leak sensitive information via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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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-2026-79253

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 on Windows. A remote attacker could exploit it through social engineering to trick a user into visiting a crafted HTML page, which may lead to sensitive information leakage.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to steal sensitive data from your system by exploiting a user's interaction with a malicious webpage. This might include personal information, login credentials, or other confidential data.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, potentially violating GDPR (if personal data is exposed) or HIPAA (if protected health information is leaked). Organizations may face legal penalties or compliance violations due to unauthorized data disclosure.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the vulnerability.

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