CVE-2026-3940: Low Insufficient policy enforcement in DevTools.

Published Dec 21, 2025
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-3940 Insufficient policy enforcement in DevTools

Other sources

Insufficient policy enforcement in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.71 allowed a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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

Jorian Woltjer, Mian, bug_blitzer

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<146.0.7680.71
Microsoft Edge<146.0.3856.59
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
All of the following
Google Chrome<146.0.7680.71
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Dec 21, 2025
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
Weakness
Mar 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:04 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 14, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:20 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:20 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-3940?

CVE-2026-3940 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass navigation restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-3940?

To fix CVE-2026-3940, update Google Chrome to version 146.0.7680.71 or later.

3

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2026-3940?

CVE-2026-3940 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 146.0.7680.71.

4

Are there any affected versions of Microsoft Edge related to CVE-2026-3940?

Yes, CVE-2026-3940 affects Microsoft Edge versions prior to 146.0.3856.59.

5

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2026-3940?

CVE-2026-3940 can be exploited via a crafted HTML page that bypasses navigation restrictions.

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