How severe is CVE-2026-79126?

CVE-2026-79126 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-79126 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-2026-79126?

CVE-2026-79126 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-79126?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-79126 published?

CVE-2026-79126 was published on 2026-08-25 and last updated on 2026-08-27.

CVE-2026-79126

CVE-2026-79126 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-684.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-684
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2026-08-25
Last modified: 2026-08-27

Description

Incorrect provision of specified functionality in Proxy in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed an adjacent attacker to potentially obtain sensitive information via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Low)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-79126?: Incorrect provision of specified functionality in Proxy in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed an adjacent attacker to potentially obtain sensitive information via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Low)
How severe is CVE-2026-79126?: CVE-2026-79126 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-79126 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-2026-79126?: CVE-2026-79126 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-79126?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-79126 published?: CVE-2026-79126 was published on 2026-08-25 and last updated on 2026-08-27.

References

Affected products (1)

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