CVE-2026-79099
Google Chrome Network Missing Authorization Vulnerability
Description
Missing authorization in Network in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 25, 2026, 9:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 31, 2026, 2:58 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-79099
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update Google Chrome to the latest version.
- Verify the browser is updated to 152.0.7977.65 or newer.
- Avoid visiting untrusted web pages.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-79099.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
| https://issues.chromium.org/issues/517608454 | Permissions Required |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-79099 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-79099
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-79099 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 31, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 152.0.7977.65 Added Reference Type Chrome: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Chrome: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/517608454 Types: Permissions Required -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html Added Reference https://issues.chromium.org/issues/517608454 Removed Reference https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html Removed Reference https://issues.chromium.org/issues/517608454 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-79099', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-28T18:13:18.834473Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Google', 'product': 'Chrome', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '152.0.7977.65', 'lessThan': '152.0.7977.65', 'versionType': 'custom'}]}] Added Description Missing authorization in Network in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium) Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html Added Reference https://issues.chromium.org/issues/517608454