CVE-2026-87544: Incorrect authorization in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-87544 is a low severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 153.0.8010.36. It involves incorrect authorization in the Extensions component, allowing a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions and access a privileged page via a crafted HTML page. There is no CVSS score available for this vulnerability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Extensions prior to version 153.0.8010.36 allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization controls and gain access to privileged pages by using a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is classified as low severity by Chromium security. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on September 9, 2026. No CVSS score or detailed remediation instructions are provided in the available data. The vendor advisory link points to a stable channel update announcement but does not explicitly confirm if this update addresses the vulnerability.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can bypass system access restrictions to reach privileged pages within the Chrome Extensions environment. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive browser functionality or data. However, the impact is rated low severity by the vendor, and no active exploitation has been reported.
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. Until confirmed, users should update Chrome to the latest stable version when available and exercise caution with untrusted web content that could exploit this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-87544: Incorrect authorization in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-87544 is a low severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 153.0.8010.36. It involves incorrect authorization in the Extensions component, allowing a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions and access a privileged page via a crafted HTML page. There is no CVSS score available for this vulnerability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Extensions prior to version 153.0.8010.36 allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization controls and gain access to privileged pages by using a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is classified as low severity by Chromium security. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on September 9, 2026. No CVSS score or detailed remediation instructions are provided in the available data. The vendor advisory link points to a stable channel update announcement but does not explicitly confirm if this update addresses the vulnerability.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can bypass system access restrictions to reach privileged pages within the Chrome Extensions environment. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive browser functionality or data. However, the impact is rated low severity by the vendor, and no active exploitation has been reported.
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. Until confirmed, users should update Chrome to the latest stable version when available and exercise caution with untrusted web content that could exploit this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:40:14.122Z
- 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: 6aa0b17facd9273b498127e1
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:15 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 02:38:13 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 04:52:16 UTC
Views: 3
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