CVE-2026-79262

Received Received - Intake

Incorrect Authorization Bypass in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Incorrect authorization in Network in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to bypass web origin policy 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-2026-79262

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 Google Chrome's network component. It allows a remote attacker to bypass the web origin policy by using a specially crafted HTML page. This means the attacker could potentially access or interact with resources on a different website than intended, violating the same-origin policy that normally prevents such cross-origin interactions.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive data from other websites you are logged into, perform actions on your behalf without consent, or manipulate content displayed in your browser. This could lead to identity theft, financial loss, or unauthorized access to personal information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data exposure or access, which may violate privacy regulations like GDPR or HIPAA. Organizations using affected Chrome versions might face compliance breaches if user data is compromised due to this flaw, potentially resulting in legal penalties or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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