CVE-2026-84325: High Improper input validation in DataTransfer

Published Aug 26, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-84325 Improper input validation in DataTransfer

Other sources

Improper input validation in DataTransfer in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.75 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass system access restrictions via a co-installed app. (Chromium security severity: High)

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

4 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<152.0.7977.75
Google Chrome<152.0.7977.75
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)<152.0.4191.62
152.0.4191.62
Microsoft Edge<152.0.4191.62

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 152.0.4191.62
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 152.0.7977.75

Event History

Sep 1, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Sep 2, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:18 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 3, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:58 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·11:58 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 8, 2026
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 10, 2026
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which Chrome versions need to be updated?

Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.75 are affected. Update Chrome to 152.0.7977.75 or later.

2

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker must be remote and must leverage social engineering. Exploitation also involves a co-installed app.

3

Are systems without other installed applications exposed in the same way?

The described attack path requires a co-installed app. The provided information does not identify a specific app or indicate that Chrome alone is sufficient for exploitation.

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