CVE-2026-79273: Incorrect reference resolution in WebView

Published May 27, 2026
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Updated

Incorrect reference resolution in WebView in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially bypass web origin policy via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

Credit

Google

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Google Chrome (Android WebView)<152.0.7977.65
Google Chrome<152.0.7977.64
152.0.7977.64

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

Event History

May 27, 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
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which systems should be prioritized for review?

The affected scope identified in the advisory is Google Chrome on Android and Android WebView versions earlier than 152.0.7977.65. Desktop exposure is not established by the provided information.

2

What would an attacker need to exploit this issue?

An attacker would need to cause a target to process a crafted HTML page remotely. The provided information does not indicate that local access or authentication is required.

3

How can I determine whether a device is affected?

Check the installed Google Chrome or Android WebView version on Android. Versions earlier than 152.0.7977.65 are within the affected range described by the advisory.

4

What is the available remediation?

Update affected Android Chrome and Android WebView installations to 152.0.7977.65 or later. No alternative mitigation is provided in the available information.

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