Google Chrome < 156.0.8078.88 Vulnerability

high Nessus Plugin ID 375641

Synopsis

A web browser installed on the remote Windows host is affected by a vulnerability.

Description

The version of Google Chrome installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 156.0.8078.88. It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability as referenced in the 2026_11_extended-stable-update-for-desktop advisory.

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Google Chrome version 156.0.8078.88 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 375641

File Name: google_chrome_156_0_8078_88.nasl

Version: 1.1

Type: Local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 11/3/2026

Updated: 11/3/2026

Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Azure, Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Tenable Cloud Security, Tenable Self-Hosted Container Security, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:google:chrome

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Google Chrome

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 11/3/2026

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/3/2026

Detections

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