CVE-2026-79077
Description
A flaw was found in WebProtect in Google Chrome. This incorrect authorization vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions. By crafting a malicious HTML page, the attacker can exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to restricted parts of 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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