CVE-2026-78976
Description
A flaw was found in Google Chrome. Improper input validation in the StorageAccessAPI could allow a remote attacker to bypass the web origin policy. This exploitation requires the attacker to first compromise the renderer process and then use a specially crafted HTML page. The successful bypass of the web origin policy could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive web content.
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,Other
Technical Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity; Varies by Context
An attacker can access any functionality that is inadvertently accessible to the source.
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