CVE-2026-79264
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Incorrect Reference Resolution in Preload in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Incorrect reference resolution in Preload 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
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NVD
CVE-2026-79264

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google chrome 152.0.7977.65

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CWE ID Description
CWE-706 The product uses a name or reference to access a resource, but the name/reference resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves incorrect reference resolution in the Preload feature of Google Chrome before version 152.0.7977.65. A remote attacker could exploit this by crafting a malicious HTML page to bypass the web origin policy, potentially allowing unauthorized access to resources from different origins.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data from other websites, leading to privacy breaches or unauthorized actions on your behalf. Users of vulnerable Chrome versions risk data theft or session hijacking if they visit a malicious site.

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 compliance penalties if user data is compromised due to this flaw.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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