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CVE-2026-87616: Improper initialization in Google Chrome

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-87616cvecve-2026-87616
Published: 09/09/2026 (09/09/2026, 00:09:55 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-87616 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 153.0.8010.36. It involves improper initialization in the Views component, which can be exploited by a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process and uses social engineering to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. No known exploits are reported in the wild. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status.

Affected software

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chromium/chromium
pkg:github/chromium/chromium
Affected versions
<153.0.8010.36

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AILast updated: 09/09/2026, 01:38:34 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability arises from improper initialization in the Views component of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 153.0.8010.36. An attacker who has already compromised the renderer process and uses social engineering techniques can potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox environment by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update announcement but does not explicitly state remediation details for this specific vulnerability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially escalating privileges or compromising the system beyond the browser sandbox. However, exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and social engineering, limiting the attack vector. No active exploits are known at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update for Chrome version 153.0.8010.36. Users should update to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to address this vulnerability. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory, so users should verify update application. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are indicated.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-09-08T22:42:52.416Z
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: 6aa0b190acd9273b49812a8f

Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:32 UTC

Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 01:38:34 UTC

Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:52:25 UTC

Views: 3

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