CVE-2026-78898
Description
A flaw was found in Google Chrome's Downloads feature. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by leveraging social engineering techniques with a specially crafted HTML page. This allows the attacker to bypass system access restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized access or actions within the system.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Access Control
Technical Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism
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