CVE-2026-87613: Incorrect reference resolution in Google Chrome
Description
Incorrect reference resolution in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.0critical
Affected software
Chrome
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's extension handling allows incorrect reference resolution that can be exploited remotely through specially crafted network traffic. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution outside the browser sandbox, compromising system security. The issue affects Chrome versions before 153.0.8010.36.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this flaw could execute arbitrary code remotely outside the sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS score of 9.0 reflects critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official fix in Chrome version 153.0.8010.36. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:42:40.252Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6aa0b190acd9273b49812a89
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:32 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 02:02:41 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:15 UTC
Views: 46
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