CVE-2026-79238
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CVE-2026-79238 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect authorization in ServiceWorker in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass web origin policy via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium). EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Incorrect authorization in ServiceWorker in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass web origin policy via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 152.0.7977.65 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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