Vulnerability Description
Incomplete cleanup in GetUserMedia in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process and leveraged social engineering to obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 152.0.7977.65 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/523661149Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-79265?
CVE-2026-79265 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Incomplete cleanup in GetUserMedia in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process and leveraged social engineering to obtain sensitive infor...
How severe is CVE-2026-79265?
CVE-2026-79265 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-79265?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.