Chrome DevTools OOB memory read via crafted extension (152.0.7977.65)
CVE-2026-79148 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)

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-79148 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
NONE

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: