Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU145450

Improper Authorization in Google Chromium - CVE-2026-79174

Published: August 26, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU145450

CSH Severity: Medium

CVSS v4: 7.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-79174

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization in Extensions in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website, bypass implemented security measures and execute arbitrary code.

Affected software

Google Chromium
Google Chrome

How to mitigate CVE-2026-79174

Install update from vendor's website.

Google Chromium - update to 152.0.7977.64
Google Chrome - addressed in versions 151.0.7922.175, 152.0.7977.64

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