CVE-2026-95278
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CVE-2026-95278 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing authorization in WakeLock in Google Chrome prior to 154.0.8037.57 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low). EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Missing authorization in WakeLock in Google Chrome prior to 154.0.8037.57 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 154.0.8037.57 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0856730748.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/497344014Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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