How severe is CVE-2026-79148?

CVE-2026-79148 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-79148 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-79148?

CVE-2026-79148 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-79148?

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

When was CVE-2026-79148 published?

CVE-2026-79148 was published on 2026-08-25 and last updated on 2026-08-31.

CVE-2026-79148

CVE-2026-79148 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-193.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-193
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2026-08-25
Last modified: 2026-08-31

Description

Off-by-one error in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to potentially read memory inside the sandbox via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-79148?: Off-by-one error in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to potentially read memory inside the sandbox via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)
How severe is CVE-2026-79148?: CVE-2026-79148 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-79148 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-79148?: CVE-2026-79148 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-79148?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-79148 published?: CVE-2026-79148 was published on 2026-08-25 and last updated on 2026-08-31.

References

Affected products (1)

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