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CVE-2026-79199 Google CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-25T21:18:13.713Z and has not been modified since then. The CVE-2026-79199 vulnerability is caused by incorrect authorization in the Network component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 and is classified as Medium severity. Administrators and users of Google Chrome, especially those in environments where security and access controls are critical, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate the risk. It is recommended to apply the latest Google Chrome update (version 152.0.7977.65 or later) to address the vulnerability. Review system access restrictions and ensure proper authorization mechanisms are in place. Monitor Google Chrome for any future updates or advisories related to this vulnerability.

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

Administrators and users of Google Chrome, especially those in environments where security and access controls are critical, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate the risk.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-79199 vulnerability is caused by incorrect authorization in the Network component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 and is classified as Medium severity.

Defensive priority

Medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, requiring immediate attention to prevent potential unauthorized access.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the latest Google Chrome update (version 152.0.7977.65 or later) to address the vulnerability.
  • Review system access restrictions and ensure proper authorization mechanisms are in place.
  • Monitor Google Chrome for any future updates or advisories related to this vulnerability.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-79199 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. Official records from the CVE Program and NVD provide details on the vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-79199 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-79199

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

  • CVE-2026-79199 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-79199

    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.