CVE-2026-87627: Interpretation conflict in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-87627 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac platforms prior to version 153.0.8010.36. It involves an interpretation conflict in the Safe Browsing feature that allows a remote attacker, using social engineering, to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted file. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from an interpretation conflict within the Safe Browsing component of Google Chrome on Mac systems before version 153.0.8010.36. The flaw enables a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions by leveraging social engineering techniques combined with a specially crafted file. The issue is classified with low severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score assigned, and no detailed technical exploitation methods are described. The vendor advisory is available but does not specify patch or remediation details.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to bypassing system access restrictions on affected Mac systems running vulnerable Chrome versions. The attack requires social engineering and a crafted file, indicating a low risk of widespread exploitation. No active exploitation in the wild 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 confirmation, users should exercise caution with files received from untrusted sources and apply updates promptly once available.
CVE-2026-87627: Interpretation conflict in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-87627 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac platforms prior to version 153.0.8010.36. It involves an interpretation conflict in the Safe Browsing feature that allows a remote attacker, using social engineering, to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted file. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from an interpretation conflict within the Safe Browsing component of Google Chrome on Mac systems before version 153.0.8010.36. The flaw enables a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions by leveraging social engineering techniques combined with a specially crafted file. The issue is classified with low severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score assigned, and no detailed technical exploitation methods are described. The vendor advisory is available but does not specify patch or remediation details.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to bypassing system access restrictions on affected Mac systems running vulnerable Chrome versions. The attack requires social engineering and a crafted file, indicating a low risk of widespread exploitation. No active exploitation in the wild 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 confirmation, users should exercise caution with files received from untrusted sources and apply updates promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:43:06.274Z
- 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: 6aa0b192acd9273b49812ae0
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:34 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 01:37:56 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 02:15:12 UTC
Views: 5
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