CVE-2026-79263

What it is

Race condition in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Low)

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-08-25 21:18 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-08-31 18:12 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-08-25 21:18 UTC

Last modified

2026-08-31 18:12 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-367

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Google Chrome < 152.0.7977.65

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.1

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High