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CVE-2026-79242

Observable discrepancy in HTML in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTML page.

MEDIUM 5.3EPSS 0.28%

Does this matter?

Lower severity and a low EPSS score (0.28%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.

Description

Observable discrepancy in HTML in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

CVSS 3.1: 5.3 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS: 0.28% probability · 20th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-203
Affected: google/chrome
Source: chrome-cve-admin@google.com

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.htmlRelease Notes
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/517697155Permissions Required

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.