Bug 2523909 (CVE-2026-79026)

Summary: CVE-2026-79026 chromium-browser: Google Chrome Extensions: Arbitrary Code Execution via crafted extension
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A flaw was found in Google Chrome Extensions. This use-after-free vulnerability allows a remote attacker, leveraging social engineering, to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox. This occurs when a user is convinced to install a specially crafted Chrome extension, leading to significant security compromise.
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Bug Depends On: 2524890, 2524891    
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-08-25 20:48:51 UTC
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: High)