Side-Channel Information Leakage in Google Chrome

CVE-2026-8017

What is CVE-2026-8017?

A side-channel information leakage vulnerability exists in Google Chrome prior to version 148.0.7778.96, which enables remote attackers to exploit crafted HTML pages to leak cross-origin data. This type of vulnerability allows attackers to gain insights into sensitive information by bypassing same-origin policies, potentially leading to exposure of user data or browsing activity.

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