CVE-2026-79258

Received Received - Intake

Incorrect Authorization in WebXR in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Incorrect authorization in WebXR in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to obtain cross-origin data 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-2026-79258

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 WebXR within Google Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.65. A remote attacker could exploit this by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page, potentially gaining access to cross-origin data.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive data from other websites you are logged into, such as personal information or session tokens. This could lead to identity theft, data breaches, or unauthorized account access.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data exposure, violating GDPR's data protection principles or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Organizations may face fines or legal consequences if such breaches occur due to unpatched software.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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