CVE-2026-79055: Information leak in Sharing

Published Mar 28, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-79055 Information leak in Sharing

Other sources

Information leak in Sharing in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a local attacker leveraging social engineering to obtain sensitive information via a co-installed app. (Chromium security severity: Low)

— NVD

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

6 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome for Android<152.0.7977.65
Google Chrome<152.0.7977.64
152.0.7977.64
All of the following
Google Chrome<152.0.7977.65
Google Android
Microsoft Edge<152.0.4191.53
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)<152.0.4191.53
152.0.4191.53

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 152.0.7977.64
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 152.0.4191.53
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium/Google Chrome (Android) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 152.0.7977.65

Event History

Mar 28, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:10 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 28, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which devices are exposed to this issue?

The issue affects Google Chrome on Android before version 152.0.7977.65. The described attack requires a co-installed application, so the exposure is specific to Android devices with Chrome and another local app present.

2

What does an attacker need to exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker must have a malicious or attacker-controlled app co-installed on the Android device and must leverage social engineering. The reported impact is disclosure of sensitive information.

3

How can I determine whether a device needs remediation?

Check the installed Google Chrome for Android version. Devices running a version earlier than 152.0.7977.65 are affected according to the available information.

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