CVE-2026-87488: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the WebGL component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.6.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-87488 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebGL implementation of Google Chrome on Android platforms before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation requires user interaction via a specially crafted HTML page, enabling remote code execution outside the sandbox. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and is rated critical by Chromium security with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.6, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected device. This can result in unauthorized access, data theft, or further system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available in Google Chrome version 153.0.8010.36 and later. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations on Android to this version or newer to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html for update details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:38:27.667Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6aa0b173acd9273b49811a30
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:03 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 01:40:36 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:15 UTC
Views: 59
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