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CVE-2026-79148

Google Chrome vulnerability

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.34%
  1. Published25 Aug 2026

Description

Off-by-one error in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to potentially read memory inside the sandbox via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Google Chrome< 152.0.7977.65

Remediation

Fixed in
Google Chrome≥ 152.0.7977.65

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-79148 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-79148 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.34%.

How severe is CVE-2026-79148?

CVE-2026-79148 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-79148?

Affected products include Google Chrome.

How do I fix CVE-2026-79148?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Google Chrome 152.0.7977.65 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.