Description
Information leak in CustomTabs in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a local attacker to obtain cross-origin data via a co-installed app. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Published: 2026-08-25
Score: 5.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Information Exposure
Action: Update Chrome
AI Analysis

Impact

A local information‑leak flaw exists in Chrome’s CustomTabs implementation on Android devices running versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. The flaw allows a co‑installed application that runs in the same device context to read data from another app’s WebView, exposing cross‑origin information such as personal data or session credentials. The impact is a breach of confidentiality for data stored within Chrome’s WebView component, although the flaw does not provide remote code execution or elevated privileges.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects Google Chrome on Android. Any device running Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65 is susceptible. The issue is limited to the Chrome application and does not extend to other applications unless they use the CustomTabs feature.

Risk and Exploitability

The EPSS score is < 1%, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. Chromium assigns the flaw a Medium severity rating (CVSS 5.5). Exploitation requires a local attacker who can install a malicious app on the same device; no remote or network‑based vector is documented. The risk remains moderate because the attacker must have physical access or have compromised the device through another mechanism, but once in place, sensitive data can be harvested.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 28, 2026 at 23:08 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or newer
  • Restrict installation of unknown or untrusted apps, using Play Protect or a secure app store
  • If updating is not immediately possible, disable CustomTabs usage for sensitive apps or consider switching to a different browser that does not expose this flaw

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 28, 2026 at 23:08 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 15:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google android
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Google android

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Local Android CustomTabs Information Leak Exposing Cross-Origin Data

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}


Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Local Android CustomTabs Information Leak Exposing Cross-Origin Data
First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Information leak in CustomTabs in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a local attacker to obtain cross-origin data via a co-installed app. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Weaknesses CWE-200
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-28T18:02:30.769Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T06:10:24.922Z

Link: CVE-2026-79146

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-25T21:18:09.820

Modified: 2026-08-31T14:57:59.277

Link: CVE-2026-79146

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-28T23:15:04Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-200

    Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor