CVE-2026-126866

chromium-browser: Incorrect authorization in Extensions

Published Nov 11, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Incorrect authorization in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.78 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: High)

Remediation

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Advisories

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History
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First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome
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Title Remote Code Execution via Crafted Extension due to Incorrect Authorization in Google Chrome chromium-browser: Incorrect authorization in Extensions
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Remote Code Execution via Crafted Extension due to Incorrect Authorization in Google Chrome
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Description Incorrect authorization in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.78 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: High)
Weaknesses CWE-863
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Chrome
Published
Updated
Nov 13, 2026, 5:00 AM
Reserved
Nov 11, 2026, 10:08 PM
Status
Undergoing Analysis
Published
Nov 11, 2026, 11:17 PM
Modified
Nov 13, 2026, 5:18 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Nov 11, 2026, 10:38 PM