CVE-2026-106279: Incorrect reference resolution in Passwords in Google Chrome on on iOS prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a local

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-106279?

chrome: upgrade to 155.0.8059.39. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-106279 being exploited?

CVE-2026-106279 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-106279 affect?

CVE-2026-106279 affects chrome. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Incorrect reference resolution in Passwords in Google Chrome on on iOS prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a local attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a local program. (

Routine

HIGH 7.4UPGRADE

CVE-2026-106279 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting chrome. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect reference resolution in Passwords in Google Chrome on on iOS prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a local attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a local program. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 100%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-706
Published	2026-10-06
Last modified	2026-10-07

Publisher (CNA): Chrome · Vendor: google

Last updated 2026-10-07 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-06 19:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-07 13:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

google chrome UPGRADE

Affected: < 155.0.8059.39

Fixed in: 155.0.8059.39

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy chrome || rpm -q chrome || chrome --version

2. UPGRADE to 155.0.8059.39 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade chrome

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade chrome

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-106279?

chrome: upgrade to 155.0.8059.39. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-106279 being exploited?

CVE-2026-106279 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-106279 affect?

CVE-2026-106279 affects chrome. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Incorrect reference resolution in Passwords in Google Chrome on on iOS prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a local attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a local program. (

How urgent is CVE-2026-106279?

Priority 26/100. High severity

Software pages

iOS vulnerabilities · Google Chrome vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities

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