CVE-2026-79148 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome
Published on August 25, 2026
Off-by-one error in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to potentially read memory inside the sandbox via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Weakness Type
What is an off-by-five Vulnerability?
A product calculates or uses an incorrect maximum or minimum value that is 1 more, or 1 less, than the correct value.
CVE-2026-79148 has been classified to as an off-by-five vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-79148
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Affected Versions
Google Chrome:- Version 152.0.7977.65 and below 152.0.7977.65 is affected.