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CVE-2026-79099 Google CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-25T21:18:05.447Z and has not been modified since then. The CVE-2026-79099 vulnerability is a medium severity issue in Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65, classified under CWE-862, with a CVSS score of 6.5. It allows remote attackers to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. System administrators and users of Google Chrome, especially those in environments where access to sensitive resources is restricted, should be aware of this vulnerability. This includes IT teams responsible for managing Chrome deployments, security teams monitoring for potential threats, and end-users who may be impacted by the bypass of system access restrictions. Defenders should verify Chrome version deployments, review access controls, and monitor for suspicious activity. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed, but there may be additional context or affected systems not immediately apparent from the CVE or NVD entries alone.

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

System administrators and users of Google Chrome, especially those in environments where access to sensitive resources is restricted, should be aware of this vulnerability. This includes IT teams responsible for managing Chrome deployments, security teams monitoring for potential threats, and end-users who may be impacted by the bypass of system access restrictions.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-79099 vulnerability is a medium severity issue in Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. It allows remote attackers to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 and has a CVSS score of 6.5.

Defensive priority

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

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the latest Google Chrome update (version 152.0.7977.65 or later) to prevent potential system access restrictions bypass.
  • Review and enforce strict access controls for sensitive resources.
  • Monitor Google Chrome installations for compliance with the latest security updates.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-79099 record indicates a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65, allowing remote attackers to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. However, there may be additional context or affected systems not immediately apparent from the CVE or NVD entries alone. Defenders should verify Chrome version deployments, review access controls, and monitor for suspicious activity.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-79099 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-79099

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

  • CVE-2026-79099 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-79099

    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.