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CVE-2026-79106 Google CVE debrief

The CVE-2026-79106 vulnerability is an improper input validation issue in Google Chrome's Input component, which could allow a remote attacker to bypass web origin policy via a crafted HTML page, leveraging social engineering. This Medium severity vulnerability was addressed in Google Chrome version 152.0.7977.65. Users of Google Chrome prior to this version, IT administrators responsible for managing Chrome deployments, and security teams monitoring for potential exploitation attempts should be aware of this issue. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-25T21:18:05.883Z and has not been modified since then.

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, IT administrators responsible for managing Chrome deployments, security teams monitoring for potential exploitation attempts, and operators of web applications that rely on Chrome for user interaction.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-79106 vulnerability is an improper input validation issue in Google Chrome's Input component. It was reported to have a Medium severity level by Chromium. The vulnerability could allow a remote attacker, who has compromised the renderer process, to bypass web origin policy via a crafted HTML page, leveraging social engineering. The issue was addressed in Google Chrome version 152.0.7977.65. This vulnerability requires user interaction and has potential for local information disclosure.

Defensive priority

Medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, requiring user interaction, with potential for local information disclosure.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the official patch to update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later.
  • Monitor for and restrict exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability.
  • Enforce strong user authentication and education on social engineering tactics.
  • Conduct regular web browser and plugin inventory checks.
  • Implement compensating controls such as web application firewalls.
  • Review 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.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-79106 vulnerability is described as an improper input validation issue in Google Chrome's Input component. It was reported to have a Medium severity level by Chromium. The vulnerability could allow a remote attacker, who has compromised the renderer process, to bypass web origin policy via a crafted HTML page, leveraging social engineering. The issue was addressed in Google Chrome version 152.0.7977.65.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-79106 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-79106

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

  • CVE-2026-79106 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-79106

    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.