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CVE-2026-106186

8.6 HIGH

Published 2026-10-06 · Updated 2026-10-08

AI risk analysis

Summary
The flaw allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by manipulating the search path in Google Chrome on Windows, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Exploitability
Exploitation requires local access and manipulation of the search path, making it moderately difficult to achieve.
Blast radius
If exploited, the attacker could gain full control over the system, leading to severe data loss or system compromise.
Detection
No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.
Prioritized remediation
Upgrade to Chrome version 155.0.8059.39 or later.
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Analysis generated locally by qwen2.5:7b-instruct (no data left the box). AI-assisted — verify against primary sources before acting.

NVD description

Uncontrolled search path element in CredentialProvider in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a local program. (Chromium security severity: Low)

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses

CWE-427

Vendors

google, microsoft

Products

chrome, windows

All references

Source data: NVD (nvd.nist.gov), public domain. Exploit-DB.ai adds local AI analysis for defensive use only.

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