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CVE-2026-79090

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 0.39%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-25 · Last synced 2026-09-17

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Improper privilege management in Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65 allows remote attackers to exploit social engineering tactics to bypass system access restrictions through a specially crafted HTML page. While the vulnerability has a low severity rating, it poses a risk to users who may be targeted by phishing or other social engineering attacks. Organizations and individuals using affected versions of Chrome should prioritize updating to the latest version to mitigate potential exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-79090
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
0.39%
Chrome

Original NVD Description

Improper privilege management in Actor in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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