Description
Incorrect reference resolution in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Published: 2026-08-25
Score: 4.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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History

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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Title Reference Resolution Bug in Chrome Passwords Enables System Access Bypass via Crafted File

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}


Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:15:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

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Description Incorrect reference resolution in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Weaknesses CWE-706
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-28T19:06:07.674Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T06:08:16.688Z

Link: CVE-2026-79049

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Undergoing Analysis

Published: 2026-08-25T21:18:00.700

Modified: 2026-08-28T20:20:03.530

Link: CVE-2026-79049

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-08-28T23:45:03Z

Weaknesses