CVE-2026-79213: Incorrect authorization in WebAppInstalls

Published May 14, 2026
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Updated

Incorrect authorization in WebAppInstalls in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Credit

Google

Affected Software

4 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

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 Google Chrome for Android to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 152.0.7977.65

Event History

May 14, 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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which platforms are affected?

The vulnerability is identified in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 152.0.7977.65. The provided information does not establish that desktop Chrome is affected.

2

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

A remote attacker needs to use a crafted HTML page. The issue could allow bypass of system access restrictions through WebAppInstalls.

3

What version remediates the vulnerability?

Update Google Chrome on Android to version 152.0.7977.65 or later.

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