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CVE-2026-79258

Incorrect authorization in WebXR in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to obtain cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page.

MEDIUM 6.5EPSS 0.30%

Does this matter?

Lower severity and a low EPSS score (0.30%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.

Description

Incorrect authorization in WebXR in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to obtain cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

CVSS 3.1: 6.5 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS: 0.30% probability · 23th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-863
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/524418836Permissions Required

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