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CVE-2026-106297 Google CVE debrief
CVE-2026-106297 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability in Google Chrome's Scheduling feature prior to version 155.0.8059.39. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to bypass web origin policy via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security severity is rated as Low. The vulnerability affects Google Chrome's Scheduling feature, which is used to manage and schedule tasks. This feature is used by various components within the browser, including the browser's built-in scheduler. The vulnerability is caused by incorrect authorization checks in the Scheduling feature, which allows an attacker to bypass web origin policy. Web origin policy is a security feature that prevents
- Vendor
- Product
- Chrome
- CVSS
- Unknown
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-06
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-09
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-06
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-09
Who should care
Defenders responsible for managing Google Chrome deployments should assess exposure and prioritize updating to the latest version. This includes IT administrators, security teams, and other stakeholders who are responsible for managing and securing Google Chrome deployments. Defenders should also review and implement additional security measures to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. This includes monitoring Google Chrome's official release notes and
Why it matters
CVE-2026-106297 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability in Google Chrome's Scheduling feature that could allow remote attackers to bypass web origin policy. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later.
- Verify and update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later to prevent potential bypass of web origin policy.
- Review and implement additional security measures to detect and prevent exploitation attempts.
Technical summary
The vulnerability is caused by incorrect authorization in Google Chrome's Scheduling feature. This allows a remote attacker to bypass web origin policy via a crafted HTML page. The affected versions are prior to 155.0.8059.39. The vulnerability affects Google Chrome's Scheduling feature, which is used to manage and schedule tasks. The feature is used by various components within the browser, including the browser's built-in scheduler. The vulnerability is rated as Low severity by the Chromium security team. The CVE record and source item provide additional information on the vulnerability, including its impact and affected versions.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify and update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later.
- Review and implement additional security measures to detect and prevent exploitation attempts.
- Monitor Google Chrome's official release notes and security advisories for future updates.
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
- Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, affected versions, and references to additional information. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-06T18:41:36.240Z and has not been modified since then. The source item provides additional information on the vulnerability, including its impact and affected versions. The vulnerability is rated as Low severity by the Chromium security team. The CVE record and source item do not provide any additional information on the vulnerability's
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-106297 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-106297
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-106297 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-106297
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-106297
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/106xxx/CVE-2026-106297.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html
Supplemental source
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/513735469
Supplemental source
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.