CVE-2026-87455: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-87455 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Aura component of Google Chrome prior to version 153.0.8010.36. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a critical severity rating with a CVSS score of 9.6. Google has released a stable channel update to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Aura subsystem of Google Chrome versions before 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) and can be triggered remotely via a specially crafted HTML page. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and scope change. Google has published an official advisory and released a patch in Chrome version 153.0.8010.36.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox environment, potentially compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could lead to full system compromise if exploited successfully.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official fix in Chrome version 153.0.8010.36. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:23:19.445Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6aa0b16eacd9273b49810f5e
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:07:58 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 01:39:52 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:15 UTC
Views: 39
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