Description
Improper input validation in ReadingList in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to bypass web origin policy via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Published: 2026-08-25
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Web origin policy bypass
Action: Update Browser
AI Analysis

Impact

Based on the description, it is inferred that improper input validation in the ReadingList feature of Google Chrome on Windows allowed a remote attacker who had already compromised the renderer process to bypass the browser’s same‑origin policy. This flaw permits a malicious origin to access data or resources that should be sandboxed, effectively allowing unauthorized access to the victim's browsing context. The weakness originates from insufficient validation of input parameters, mapping to CWE‑20.

Affected Systems

Google Chrome version 152.0.7977.64 and earlier running on Windows operating systems are affected. The vulnerability is specific to the Windows builds of Chrome and targets the ReadingList component, which is enabled by default in stable channel releases.

Risk and Exploitability

Based on the description, it is inferred that an attacker must first gain control of the renderer process, which typically requires exploiting another vulnerability or using a malicious website. Once renderer control is obtained, the crafted HTML page can exploit this flaw to bypass the browser’s same‑origin policy. The likely attack vector involves a malicious website delivering a crafted HTML page to the victim, which during an existing renderer process compromise enables the policy bypass. The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates a medium overall severity, and although the vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, the existence of the bypass makes it a relevant concern for environments where origin isolation is critical. The EPSS score is < 1%, indicating a low likelihood of exploitation, but the potential impact of data exposure warrants attention.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or newer.
  • If immediate update is not feasible, consider disabling the ReadingList feature via enterprise policy to prevent the vulnerable component from loading.
  • Maintain vigilant monitoring of renderer process activity and ensure that only trusted web content is served to the browser.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 22:41 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

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Chrome ReadingList Same-Origin Policy Bypass on Windows

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
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'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
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 Improper input validation in ReadingList in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to bypass web origin policy via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Weaknesses CWE-20
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-26T19:21:47.770Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T06:12:27.355Z

Link: CVE-2026-79243

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T19:21:35.518Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-25T21:18:18.627

Modified: 2026-08-27T13:41:22.077

Link: CVE-2026-79243

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T22:45:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-20

    Improper Input Validation