CVE-2026-79049: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5qm9-qwmm-j77v
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-706
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-79049 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-706: Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product uses a name or reference to access a resource, but the name/reference resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-79049 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-79049
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5qm9-qwmm-j77v
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-706: Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-79049

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-79049, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-706: Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference, where the product uses a name or reference to access a resource, but the name/reference resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Incorrect reference resolution in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

References

NVD — CVE-2026-79049 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-79049
chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-chan... WEB
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html
issues.chromium.org/issues/513786555 WEB
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/513786555

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-79049?
CVE-2026-79049 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-706: Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-79049?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-79049?
CVE-2026-79049 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-79049?
CVE-2026-79049 is classified under CWE-706: Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference (The product uses a name or reference to access a resource, but the name/reference resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-79049?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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