CVE-2026-87629: Incorrect authorization in Google Chrome
An incorrect authorization vulnerability in the Sources component of Google Chrome prior to version 153.0.8010.36 allows a remote attacker to leak sensitive information via a crafted HTML page using social engineering techniques. The issue is rated as low severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability affects versions before 153.0.8010.36, including 153.0.8010.36 itself. A vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-87629 is an authorization flaw in Google Chrome's Sources feature that permits a remote attacker to leak sensitive information by tricking a user into visiting a maliciously crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. The Chromium security team classifies this issue as low severity. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state if a fix has been released, and no CVSS score is assigned. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized information disclosure through social engineering, potentially exposing sensitive data to remote attackers. The impact is limited to information leakage and is considered low severity by the vendor. There is no indication of code execution or system compromise.
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 an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content and avoid social engineering attempts that could trigger the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-87629: Incorrect authorization in Google Chrome
Description
An incorrect authorization vulnerability in the Sources component of Google Chrome prior to version 153.0.8010.36 allows a remote attacker to leak sensitive information via a crafted HTML page using social engineering techniques. The issue is rated as low severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability affects versions before 153.0.8010.36, including 153.0.8010.36 itself. A vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-87629 is an authorization flaw in Google Chrome's Sources feature that permits a remote attacker to leak sensitive information by tricking a user into visiting a maliciously crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. The Chromium security team classifies this issue as low severity. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state if a fix has been released, and no CVSS score is assigned. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized information disclosure through social engineering, potentially exposing sensitive data to remote attackers. The impact is limited to information leakage and is considered low severity by the vendor. There is no indication of code execution or system compromise.
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 an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content and avoid social engineering attempts that could trigger the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:43:13.560Z
- 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: 6aa0b194acd9273b49812b2b
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:36 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 01:37:52 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:37:52 UTC
Views: 2
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