# CVE-2026-79049

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2026-79049
- **Severity:** MEDIUM
- **CVSS Score:** 4.3 (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N)
- **CWE:** CWE-706
- **Published:** Aug 25, 2026
- **Last Modified:** Aug 28, 2026

## Description

Incorrect reference resolution in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

## Affected Products

- Google — Chrome (152.0.7977.65)

## References

- [CNA](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html)
- [CNA](https://issues.chromium.org/issues/513786555)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.36%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 29.1

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-10._