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GoogleCVE-2026-79226

Google Chrome: improper privilege management

Google

CVE-2026-79226 · Published Aug 25, 2026 · updated Aug 31, 2026

High8.8
Fix: upgrade to 152.0.7977.65 or later
Google advisory

Improper privilege management in Regional Capabilities in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Affected versions

PackageAffectedFixed in
Chrome
Product
>= 152.0.7977.65, < 152.0.7977.65152.0.7977.65
Details and references
CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity from
CISA (its enrichment of the CVE record)
Weakness
CWE-269

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