CVE-2026-79288

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Improper Input Validation in Google Chrome Autofill on Android

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-27

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Improper input validation in Autofill in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-25

Last Modified

2026-08-27

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-08-26

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-13

NVD

CVE-2026-79288

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

Improper input validation in Autofill in Google Chrome on Android could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information through a crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves improper input validation in Google Chrome's Autofill feature on Android. Detection primarily requires checking the Chrome version installed on Android devices. If the version is prior to 152.0.7977.65, the system is vulnerable. Use the command 'dumpsys package com.android.chrome | grep version' on Android to check the installed Chrome version.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability may expose your sensitive data, such as passwords or personal details, to attackers if you visit a malicious webpage using Chrome on Android.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves improper input validation in Autofill in Google Chrome on Android, potentially allowing a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTML page. Such data exposure could lead to violations of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) due to unauthorized access to personal data, and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) if protected health information is compromised.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome on Android to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the improper input validation in Autofill.

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