Security restrictions bypass in Google Chrome

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU121005

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-0628

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient policy enforcement in WebView tag in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website, bypass implemented security measures and compromise the affected system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 100.0.4896.60 - 143.0.7499.170

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:google:google_chrome:100.0.4896.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:google:google_chrome:100.0.4896.75:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:google:google_chrome:100.0.4896.88:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
https://crbug.com/463155954

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.