CVE-2026-87530: Uncontrolled search path element in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-87530 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 153.0.8010.36. It involves an uncontrolled search path element in the CredentialProvider component, which allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox. The vulnerability requires local access and high attack complexity, but no privileges or user interaction. A fix is available in Chrome version 153.0.8010.36.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from an uncontrolled search path element in the CredentialProvider of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 153.0.8010.36. It enables a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox environment by leveraging a local program. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1 (high), reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed with a vendor advisory providing a stable channel update that addresses the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack complexity is high and requires local access, but no privileges or user interaction are needed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official fix in Chrome version 153.0.8010.36. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:39:36.090Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6aa0b17eacd9273b49811b53
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:14 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 01:41:50 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 13:20:24 UTC
Views: 24
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