CVE-2026-106389: Incorrect authorization in USB

Published Apr 17, 2026
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Updated

Chromium CVE-2026-106389: Incorrect authorization

Other sources

Incorrect authorization in USB in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

— MITRE

This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.

— Microsoft

Credit

Google

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<155.0.8059.39
155.0.8059.39
Google Chrome<155.0.8059.39
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)<155.0.4283.45
155.0.4283.45

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 155.0.8059.39
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 155.0.4283.45
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 155.0.8059.39

Event History

Apr 17, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:41 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker needs to use social engineering to persuade a victim to interact with a crafted Chrome extension. The issue can then be used to bypass system access restrictions related to USB.

2

Which Chrome versions need to be updated?

Google Chrome versions prior to 155.0.8059.39 are affected. Updating to 155.0.8059.39 or later addresses the reported issue.

3

Who is most exposed?

Users who can be persuaded to install or use a crafted Chrome extension are the relevant exposure group. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable through that extension-based social-engineering scenario.

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