How severe is CVE-2026-106301?

CVE-2026-106301 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-106301 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-106301?

CVE-2026-106301 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-106301?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-106301 published?

CVE-2026-106301 was published on 2026-10-06 and last updated on 2026-10-08.

CVE-2026-106301

CVE-2026-106301 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-441.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-441
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2026-10-06
Last modified: 2026-10-08

Description

Confused deputy in Contextual Tasks in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to bypass system access restrictions into a privileged page via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-106301?: Confused deputy in Contextual Tasks in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to bypass system access restrictions into a privileged page via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
How severe is CVE-2026-106301?: CVE-2026-106301 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-106301 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-106301?: CVE-2026-106301 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-106301?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-106301 published?: CVE-2026-106301 was published on 2026-10-06 and last updated on 2026-10-08.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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