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CVE-2026-79067 Google CVE debrief

The CVE-2026-79067 vulnerability is a missing authorization issue in the Network component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 and a severity of MEDIUM. Users of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65, administrators of systems with Google Chrome installed, and security teams responsible for monitoring and patching vulnerabilities should be aware of this issue. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-25T21:18:02.360Z and has not been modified since then. To address this vulnerability, it is essential to apply the patch to update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later. Additionally, restricting access to sensitive network resources, monitoring system logs for potential exploitation attempts, and implementing additional security measures to prevent renderer process compromise are recommended.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
MEDIUM 4.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-25
Original CVE updated
2026-08-31
Advisory published
2026-08-25
Advisory updated
2026-08-31

Who should care

Users of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65, administrators of systems with Google Chrome installed, and security teams responsible for monitoring and patching vulnerabilities should be aware of this issue. These individuals should take immediate action to apply the patch to update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later and implement additional security measures to prevent renderer process compromise.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-79067 vulnerability is caused by missing authorization in Network in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65. This allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 and a severity of MEDIUM. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is essential to apply the patch to update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later. Additionally, users should be cautious when accessing sensitive network resources and monitor system logs for potential exploitation attempts.

Defensive priority

Medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, requiring immediate attention to prevent potential system access restrictions bypass.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the patch to update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later.
  • Restrict access to sensitive network resources.
  • Monitor system logs for potential exploitation attempts.
  • Implement additional security measures to prevent renderer process compromise.
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-79067 vulnerability is related to missing authorization in Network in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65. This allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 and a severity of MEDIUM.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-79067 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-79067

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-79067 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-79067

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

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.