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CVE-2026-79230 Google CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-25T21:18:17.183Z and has not been modified since then. This CVE-2026-79230 vulnerability involves improper input validation in ANGLE of Google Chrome on Mac prior to version 152.0.7977.65, allowing remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a medium severity and requires immediate attention due to its potential impact on Chrome browser security. Affected systems should be updated to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Evidence from official CVE Program record and NIST NVD detail page indicates the vulnerability but provides limited information on affected scope and vendor remediation details. Defenders should verify Chrome browser versions, review system logs for suspicious activity, and ensure proper sandboxing and network segmentation are in place. Additional verification tasks may be necessary due to limited source detail.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
HIGH 8.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-25
Original CVE updated
2026-08-26
Advisory published
2026-08-25
Advisory updated
2026-08-26

Who should care

Google Chrome users on Mac systems, IT administrators responsible for Chrome browser updates and security, security teams monitoring browser logs for suspicious activity, and operators managing Chrome-based applications. These stakeholders should prioritize updating Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later and review compensating controls for exposed systems.

Technical summary

Improper input validation in ANGLE of Google Chrome on Mac prior to 152.0.7977.65 allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability requires immediate attention due to its potential impact on Chrome browser security. Affected systems should be updated to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Defensive priority

Medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, requiring immediate attention due to potential for arbitrary code execution.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply Google Chrome update to version 152.0.7977.65 or later
  • Verify and enforce Chrome browser updates on Mac systems
  • Monitor Chrome browser logs for suspicious activity
  • Implement compensating controls such as sandboxing and network segmentation

Evidence notes

Evidence from official CVE Program record and NIST NVD detail page indicates improper input validation in ANGLE of Google Chrome on Mac prior to 152.0.7977.65. Limited information available on affected scope and vendor remediation. Defenders should verify Chrome browser versions, review system logs for suspicious activity, and ensure proper sandboxing and network segmentation are in place. Additional verification tasks may be necessary due to limited source detail.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-79230 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-79230

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

  • CVE-2026-79230 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-79230

    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.