Description
Missing authorization in BFCache in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Published: 2026-08-25
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Bypass System Access Restrictions
Action: Upgrade
AI Analysis

Impact

Missing authorization in the Back‑Forward Cache allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to execute a crafted HTML page that bypasses system access restrictions. The flaw removes the expected authorization checks, enabling the attacker to elevate privileges and access protected resources within the user’s environment.

Affected Systems

Google Chrome browsers prior to version 152.0.7977.65. Any user running an affected Chrome build is susceptible until an update is applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates a medium severity. Exploitation requires initial compromise of the renderer process, so it is not trivially exploitable from a remote standpoint. The EPSS score is less than 1% and the flaw is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, indicating the overall risk is moderate pending update.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 28, 2026 at 22:50 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later
  • Enable automatic Chrome updates on all client systems to ensure timely patching
  • Consider disabling or limiting BFCache usage via Chrome policies if immediate upgrade is not possible

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 28, 2026 at 22:50 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4771-1 chromium security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6482-1 chromium security update
History

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0000

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Title Chrome BFCache Authorization Bypass Enables System Access Overreach

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N'}


Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0000

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Title Chrome BFCache Authorization Bypass Enables System Access Overreach

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

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Description Missing authorization in BFCache in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Weaknesses CWE-862
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:06.723Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T06:05:20.777Z

Link: CVE-2026-78967

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No data.

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Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-25T21:17:52.847

Modified: 2026-08-31T13:40:19.097

Link: CVE-2026-78967

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-08-28T23:00:14Z

Weaknesses