CVE-2026-79286
Google Chrome CustomTabs Authorization Bypass
Description
Missing authorization in CustomTabs in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a co-installed app. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 25, 2026, 9:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 25, 2026, 9:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Update Chrome on Android to version 152.0.7977.65 or later.
- Ensure custom tabs are properly configured.
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-2026-79286.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html | |
| https://issues.chromium.org/issues/497940451 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-79286 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-79286
weaknesses.
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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 CustomTabs in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a co-installed app. (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/497940451