Hacking Chrome/Edge via DevTools Protocol (CDP)

*Original image source: [blogger.googleusercontent.com](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqxmoJtQxCw_JRBCIc5vQ8KP7fDvEliYGDzRe4RRTwH_vydH3_bliXj-rfs_e5j3YD6EPrvVKtSlI_IUIA5EoxajlFgyLPhLtjiYZjwotvmIHvLuvf_bIhfUuGJ-Sgxx0Wjhl7UigBQko3hYNb44Z4PT6fRSXFEVdPZIzMjLe7uge8CWthwqzErdqpheA/s1600/chrome.jpg Cybersecurityresearchershavedetailedanewpost-exploitationtechniquethatleveragestheChromeDevToolsProtocol(CDP)* from within a running Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge process on Windows. This method allows attackers, who have already achieved code execution on the target host, to access sensitive browser data like cookies, saved passwords, and authenticated browser sessions. Understanding the CDP Post-Exploitation Technique This technique is not an exploit for a browser vulnerability but rather a method for attackers to gain deeper control and extract data once initial access is established. It addresses a post-compromise scenario, offering a powerful way to escalate privileges within the compromised system’s browser context. ...

August 14, 2026 · Comfidentia
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