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CVE-2026-79076 Google CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-25T21:18:03.390Z and has not been modified since then. The CVE-2026-79076 vulnerability is caused by improper input validation in Google Chrome's Sync feature prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via crafted network traffic. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 and is classified as Medium severity. Organizations and individuals using Google Chrome for browsing and syncing data should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to update their Chrome instances to prevent potential sensitive information disclosure.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.5
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

Organizations and individuals using Google Chrome for browsing and syncing data should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to update their Chrome instances to prevent potential sensitive information disclosure.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-79076 vulnerability is caused by improper input validation in Google Chrome's Sync feature prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via crafted network traffic. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 and is classified as Medium severity.

Defensive priority

Medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, requiring immediate attention to prevent potential sensitive information disclosure.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the latest Google Chrome update (version 152.0.7977.65 or later) to address the improper input validation vulnerability.
  • Implement network traffic monitoring to detect and prevent potential exploitation attempts.
  • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and inventory checks to ensure all Chrome instances are up-to-date.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-79076 record indicates improper input validation in Google Chrome's Sync feature prior to version 152.0.7977.65, allowing remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via crafted network traffic. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 and is classified as Medium severity.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-79076 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-79076

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

  • CVE-2026-79076 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-79076

    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.