Skip to content

CVE-2026-79152

Google Chrome broken access control

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.32%
  1. Published25 Aug 2026

Description

Incorrect authorization in CustomTabs in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a local attacker to bypass web origin policy via a co-installed app. (Chromium security severity: Low)

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Google Chrome< 152.0.7977.65

Remediation

Fixed in
Google Chrome≥ 152.0.7977.65

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-79152 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-79152 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.32%.

How severe is CVE-2026-79152?

CVE-2026-79152 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-79152?

Affected products include Google Chrome.

How do I fix CVE-2026-79152?

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.

How Secuno handles this

Secuno correlates vulnerabilities like CVE-2026-79152 against the real software inventory on every managed device, every day. Rather than a static severity, each match is scored in context: exploit availability, EPSS, the asset's exposure, and business criticality decide where it lands in the queue. If an affected version is present anywhere across your portfolio, it surfaces automatically with a prioritised remediation path.

Get Patch this first every Monday

Five vulnerabilities that matter this week, ranked on real exploitation. Plain language, one email, no spam.

You can unsubscribe with one click from every issue. We handle your details as described in our privacy policy.

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