CVE-2026-84325: Google Chrome improper input validation in DataTransfer

CVE-2026-84325 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.8 · Published 2026-09-02

Google Chrome, the widely-used web browser, contains an improper input validation flaw in its DataTransfer component that could allow an attacker to bypass system access restrictions. An attacker could exploit this through social engineering combined with a co-installed application to circumvent security controls, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system resources.

Technologies: Google Chrome. Vendors: Google.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-84325 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-84325 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-84325?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.8, published 2 September 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.75.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-84325?
A patch was published on 2026-09-02: Fixed in Chrome 152.0.7977.75 Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-84325 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-84325?
Check whether you run Google Chrome at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

This vulnerability is an improper input validation issue in the DataTransfer component of Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.75. The flaw allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions by leveraging social engineering tactics combined with a co-installed application. The vulnerability requires user interaction and relies on a secondary installed application on the victim's system to be effective. This is a network-exploitable issue with a CVSS score of 9.8, reflecting its high potential impact on confidentiality and integrity.

Affected products

  • Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.75

Timeline

  • 2026-09-02: disclosed
  • 2026-09-02: patched: Fixed in Chrome 152.0.7977.75

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