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CVE-2026-78980

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.3 EPSS 0.23%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-25 · Last synced 2026-09-18

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Improper input validation in the ReaderMode feature of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65 allows remote attackers to exploit social engineering techniques to bypass web origin policy and access privileged pages through specially crafted HTML content. While the Chromium security team has classified this vulnerability as low severity, organizations using affected versions of Chrome should prioritize updates to mitigate potential risks associated with unauthorized access. Users and security teams should remain vigilant, particularly in environments where web applications are heavily utilized.

CVE
CVE-2026-78980
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.3
EPSS
0.23%
Chrome

Original NVD Description

Improper input validation in ReaderMode in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass web origin policy into a privileged page via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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