CVE-2026-79178
Description
A flaw was found in Google Chrome's Web Authentication (Passkeys & Security Keys) component, related to incorrect authorization. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to visit a specially crafted HTML page. This could allow the attacker to bypass the web origin policy, potentially leading to unauthorized access or actions.
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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