CVE-2026-106362
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Missing Authorization in Google Chrome DevTools

Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-06

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Missing authorization in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass web origin policy via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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Published
2026-10-06
Last Modified
2026-10-06
Generated
2026-10-06
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2026-10-06
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-106362
EUVD
EUVD-2026-93607

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Google Chrome 155.0.8059.39

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves missing authorization in DevTools within Google Chrome versions before 155.0.8059.39. A remote attacker could exploit this by using social engineering tactics to trick a user into installing a malicious Chrome extension. This extension could then bypass the web origin policy, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data or actions.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass security restrictions, access user data, or perform actions on behalf of the user without proper authorization. This could lead to data theft, unauthorized account access, or other malicious activities depending on the attacker's goals.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or exposure, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health information privacy). Organizations using affected Chrome versions might face legal penalties or reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later to address the missing authorization issue in DevTools.

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