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CVE-2026-79017

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.5 EPSS 0.23%

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

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A race condition vulnerability in the Extensions component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65 enables remote attackers to bypass system access restrictions through specially crafted extensions. While the impact is categorized as low, organizations using affected versions of Chrome should prioritize updating to mitigate potential exploitation risks. Users and administrators of Chrome should ensure they are running the latest version to protect against this vulnerability.

CVE
CVE-2026-79017
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.5
EPSS
0.23%
Chrome

Original NVD Description

Race condition in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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