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CVE-2026-76037 Details
Description
Link following in CredentialProvider in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 151.0.7922.169 allowed a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a local program. (Chromium security severity: High)
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 19, 2026Exploitation: NoneAutomatable: NoTechnical Impact: Total
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0826575033.html | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://issues.chromium.org/issues/517612295 | [email protected] | Permissions Required |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-59 | Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| google chrome | < 151.0.7922.169 |
CPE
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| microsoft windows | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 20, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 19, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 18, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |