CVE-2026-87562: Incorrect reference resolution in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-87562 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac platforms prior to version 153.0.8010.36. It involves incorrect reference resolution in the Accessibility component, which could allow a remote attacker to spoof UI elements by crafting a malicious HTML page. This vulnerability affects user interface integrity but does not have confirmed exploitation in the wild. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Accessibility feature on Mac systems prior to version 153.0.8010.36 allows incorrect reference resolution. This flaw could be exploited by a remote attacker who crafts a specially designed HTML page to spoof UI elements, potentially misleading users. The issue is categorized with medium severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided, and no known exploits have been reported. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not specify a patch or mitigation status.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow remote attackers to spoof user interface elements, potentially deceiving users interacting with the browser on affected Mac versions. This may impact user trust and interface security but does not indicate direct code execution or data compromise. 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. Users should update to version 153.0.8010.36 or later once confirmed. Until then, no specific mitigation steps are provided by the vendor.
CVE-2026-87562: Incorrect reference resolution in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-87562 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac platforms prior to version 153.0.8010.36. It involves incorrect reference resolution in the Accessibility component, which could allow a remote attacker to spoof UI elements by crafting a malicious HTML page. This vulnerability affects user interface integrity but does not have confirmed exploitation in the wild. A vendor advisory is available 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 Accessibility feature on Mac systems prior to version 153.0.8010.36 allows incorrect reference resolution. This flaw could be exploited by a remote attacker who crafts a specially designed HTML page to spoof UI elements, potentially misleading users. The issue is categorized with medium severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided, and no known exploits have been reported. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not specify a patch or mitigation status.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow remote attackers to spoof user interface elements, potentially deceiving users interacting with the browser on affected Mac versions. This may impact user trust and interface security but does not indicate direct code execution or data compromise. 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. Users should update to version 153.0.8010.36 or later once confirmed. Until then, no specific mitigation steps are provided by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:40:43.398Z
- 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: 6aa0b184acd9273b4981284b
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:20 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 02:23:22 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 03:52:16 UTC
Views: 2
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