PatchTheCVECVE-2026-110160: Missing authorization in ReadingMode in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.79 allowed a remote attacker who had
CVE-2026-110160 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.2) affecting chrome. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Missing authorization in ReadingMode in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.79 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process and leveraged social engineering to potentially bypass site isolation via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.2 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 95%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2026-10-13 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-14 |
Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Advisories and coverage
Official advisories
- Microsoft MSRC Update Guide: Chromium CVE-2026-110160: Missing authorization 2026-10-16
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-110160?
chrome: upgrade to 155.0.8059.79. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-110160 being exploited?
CVE-2026-110160 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-2026-110160 affect?
CVE-2026-110160 affects chrome. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.2). Missing authorization in ReadingMode in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.79 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process and leveraged social engineering to potentially bypass site isolation via a crafted HTML page. (
How urgent is CVE-2026-110160?
Priority 16/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
Google Chrome vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities
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