CVE-2026-121248

chromium-browser: Incorrect authorization in API

Published Nov 3, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Incorrect authorization in API in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.38 allowed a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

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History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N'}

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Title Incorrect Authorization in Chrome Extension API Allows Remote Access Restrictions Bypass chromium-browser: Incorrect authorization in API
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Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

threat_severity

Moderate

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First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome
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Title Incorrect Authorization in Chrome Extension API Allows Remote Access Restrictions Bypass
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Description Incorrect authorization in API in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.38 allowed a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Weaknesses CWE-863
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Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Chrome
Published
Updated
Nov 10, 2026, 2:39 PM
Reserved
Nov 3, 2026, 10:34 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Nov 3, 2026, 9:17 PM
Modified
Nov 12, 2026, 6:35 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Nov 3, 2026, 8:42 PM