EUVD-2026-50612
GHSA-8hrm-cqg3-jpx9
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Sources disagree (Medium–Critical)AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Local file-based trigger (AV:L) needing the victim to open the file (UI:R); no prior privileges assumed (PR:N) and full local compromise gives high C/I/A.
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CVSS VectorVendor: Chrome
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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5DescriptionCVE.org
Inappropriate implementation in Browser in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AnalysisAI
Local privilege escalation in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 151.0.7922.72 lets a local attacker gain elevated privileges through a malicious file that the victim opens or that Chrome processes, stemming from an inappropriate implementation in the Browser process. Google rates the Chromium security severity as Medium, while the NVD-style CVSS of 7.8 reflects high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact once triggered. …
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| Exploitation | Exploitation requires local access to a Windows host running Chrome before 151.0.7922.72 and depends on user interaction (CVSS UI:R): the victim must open or process an attacker-supplied malicious file. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 3.1 vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H yields 7.8 (High): local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is needed and scope is unchanged, with high impact across C/I/A. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An attacker delivers a specially crafted malicious file to a target - for example via a download, email attachment, or shared drive - and induces the user to open or interact with it in the context of Chrome on Windows. Because the browser mishandles the privileged operation, processing the file escalates the attacker's privileges on the local machine. … |
| Remediation | Vendor-released patch: update Google Chrome to 151.0.7922.72 or later on Windows via the Stable channel; restart the browser to complete the update so the patched binary is loaded (per https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html). … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours: Identify all Windows systems running Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 and assess exposure of systems used by privileged users or those accessing sensitive data. …
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Same weakness CWE-269 – Improper Privilege Management
View allSame technique Privilege Escalation
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SUSE
Severity: Critical| Product | Status |
|---|---|
| SUSE Package Hub 15 SP7 | Fixed |
| openSUSE Leap 16.0 | Fixed |
| SUSE Package Hub 15 SP7 | Affected |
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