Chrome Proxy Info Leak Windows <152.0.7977.65
CVE-2026-79126 Published on August 25, 2026
Incorrect provision of specified functionality in Proxy in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed an adjacent attacker to potentially obtain sensitive information via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-79126 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Incorrect Provision of Specified Functionality
The code does not function according to its published specifications, potentially leading to incorrect usage. When providing functionality to an external party, it is important that the software behaves in accordance with the details specified. When requirements of nuances are not documented, the functionality may produce unintended behaviors for the caller, possibly leading to an exploitable state.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-79126
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Affected Versions
Google Chrome:- Version 152.0.7977.65 and below 152.0.7977.65 is affected.