CVE-2026-87448: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-87448 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the DevTools component of Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating critical severity. It affects Chrome desktop versions before 153.0.8010.36. Google has released an update to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a use-after-free in the DevTools feature of Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation requires a user to visit a crafted HTML page, which can lead to arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, compromising the security boundary of the browser. The CVSS v3.1 score is 9.6 (critical), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory confirms the issue is patched in Chrome 153.0.8010.36.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The high CVSS score of 9.6 underscores the critical nature of this flaw.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory from Google confirms that this update contains the official fix. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:23:04.425Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6aa0b16cacd9273b49810f2d
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:07:56 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 01:39:48 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 01:15:27 UTC
Views: 40
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