CVE-2026-87542: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-87542 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Input component of Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability is rated as high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the available data, but a vendor advisory link is given for further details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Input handling of Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to deliver a specially crafted HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside Chrome's sandbox environment. The issue is recognized as high severity by the Chromium security team. No CVSS score is provided, and no direct patch information is included in the input data, though a vendor advisory URL is referenced.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or compromise of the browser process. However, there is no indication of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html for current remediation guidance. Users should apply any official updates from Google Chrome promptly once available.
CVE-2026-87542: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-87542 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Input component of Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability is rated as high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the available data, but a vendor advisory link is given for further details.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Input handling of Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to deliver a specially crafted HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside Chrome's sandbox environment. The issue is recognized as high severity by the Chromium security team. No CVSS score is provided, and no direct patch information is included in the input data, though a vendor advisory URL is referenced.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or compromise of the browser process. However, there is no indication of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html for current remediation guidance. Users should apply any official updates from Google Chrome promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:39:59.369Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6aa0b17facd9273b498127dd
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:15 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 01:52:35 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:52:35 UTC
Views: 2
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