CVE-2026-87504: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-87504 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Core component of Google Chrome prior to version 153.0.8010.36. This flaw allows a remote attacker, through social engineering and a crafted Chrome extension, to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating critical severity. It affects versions before 153.0.8010.36. Google has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing 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 Core of Google Chrome that can be exploited by a remote attacker via a specially crafted Chrome extension combined with social engineering. Successful exploitation enables arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, compromising system integrity and confidentiality. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise. The high CVSS score and critical severity reflect the significant risk posed by this flaw if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 153.0.8010.36. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to mitigate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html for detailed update instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:39:01.537Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6aa0b177acd9273b49811a88
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:07 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 01:40:59 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 01:15:27 UTC
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