Description
Improper input validation in Autofill in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Published: 2026-08-25
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Data Exposure
Action: Immediate Update
AI Analysis

Impact

Improper input validation within Chrome’s Autofill component on Android allows a maliciously crafted web page to capture sensitive information from the user. The flaw can be abused by a remote attacker to exfiltrate confidential data within the context of an open browser session, potentially compromising user privacy. The vulnerability resides in the web engine’s handling of auto‑filled form fields and is classified as CWE‑20, a classic example of unsafe input validation.

Affected Systems

Google Chrome running on Android devices prior to version 152.0.7977.65 is affected. Any user with an out‑of‑date Chrome installation on Android can be exposed through browsing a malicious site.

Risk and Exploitability

Based on the description, it is inferred that a malicious web page can trigger the flaw by providing crafted input to the Autofill component. The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates medium severity, and the EPSS score is <1%, implying a low probability of exploitation. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. Because the flaw can be exploited via a normal web page, any Chrome user could be targeted, with the impact of data leakage that could affect confidentiality. As the issue is remote and does not require local privileges, the exploitability is considered low in likelihood. Patches in versions 152.0.7977.65 and later have been released to fix the problem.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 22:50 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Chrome update (152.0.7977.65 or later) to all Android devices.
  • Disable the Autofill feature in Chrome settings to prevent automated form filling until the issue is patched.
  • Use application or device‑level policies to block known malicious sites or employ safe browsing to mitigate potential exposure.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 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

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +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

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Chrome Autofill Input Validation Error Exposes Sensitive Data

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:H/I:N/A:N'}

ssvc

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


Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Chrome Autofill Input Validation Error Exposes Sensitive Data

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper input validation in Autofill in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Weaknesses CWE-20
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-26T18:46:28.369Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T06:13:20.534Z

Link: CVE-2026-79288

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T18:08:14.000Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-25T21:18:22.963

Modified: 2026-08-27T13:13:50.370

Link: CVE-2026-79288

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T23:00:14Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-20

    Improper Input Validation