CVE-2026-79261 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome
Published on August 25, 2026
Incorrect authorization in Controls in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to bypass web origin policy via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2026-79261 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-79261
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Affected Versions
Google Chrome:- Version 152.0.7977.65 and below 152.0.7977.65 is affected.