CVE-2026-87636: Type confusion in Google Chrome
A type confusion vulnerability exists in the XML processing component of Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has been assigned a medium severity level by Chromium security. No CVSS score is available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. A vendor advisory is published but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-87636 is a type confusion vulnerability in Google Chrome's XML handling prior to version 153.0.8010.36. This vulnerability enables remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox environment by crafting malicious HTML content. The issue is recognized by Chromium security with a medium severity rating. The vendor advisory linked does not specify if an official fix has been released or if a temporary mitigation exists.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of the Chrome browser. This may allow attackers to execute malicious code remotely via a crafted HTML page. However, the impact is limited to the sandbox, and 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. Until official confirmation of a fix, users should exercise caution when browsing untrusted websites and consider updating to the latest Chrome version once available.
CVE-2026-87636: Type confusion in Google Chrome
Description
A type confusion vulnerability exists in the XML processing component of Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has been assigned a medium severity level by Chromium security. No CVSS score is available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. A vendor advisory is published 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-2026-87636 is a type confusion vulnerability in Google Chrome's XML handling prior to version 153.0.8010.36. This vulnerability enables remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox environment by crafting malicious HTML content. The issue is recognized by Chromium security with a medium severity rating. The vendor advisory linked does not specify if an official fix has been released or if a temporary mitigation exists.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of the Chrome browser. This may allow attackers to execute malicious code remotely via a crafted HTML page. However, the impact is limited to the sandbox, and 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. Until official confirmation of a fix, users should exercise caution when browsing untrusted websites and consider updating to the latest Chrome version once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:43:33.945Z
- 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: 6aa0b195acd9273b49812b39
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:37 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 01:23:34 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:32:12 UTC
Views: 2
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