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Google Chrome: Malicious websites can bypass download restrictions
CVE-2026-5896
Summary
A security issue in Google Chrome allows a hacker to trick a user into bypassing download restrictions on their computer by manipulating the browser with a specially crafted web page. This could potentially allow a hacker to download malicious files onto the user's device. Users should update to the latest version of Google Chrome to fix this issue.
Original title
Policy bypass in Audio in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to bypass sandbox download restrictions via a crafted...
Original description
Policy bypass in Audio in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to bypass sandbox download restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Published: 8 Apr 2026 · Updated: 10 Apr 2026 · First seen: 8 Apr 2026