CVE-2026-87644: Incorrect authorization in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-87644 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 153.0.8010.36. It involves incorrect authorization in Views that could allow a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process and used social engineering to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects Chrome versions before 153.0.8010.36. No CVSS score is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is due to incorrect authorization in Views within Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 153.0.8010.36. An attacker who has already compromised the renderer process and employs social engineering techniques could potentially execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The issue was assigned CVE-2026-87644 and is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. The vulnerability is fixed in Chrome version 153.0.8010.36.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process and the ability to trick a user via social engineering to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially leading to further system compromise. However, exploitation requires prior renderer compromise and social engineering, limiting the attack vector scope.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. There is no indication that any temporary or alternative mitigations are available. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html for more details.
CVE-2026-87644: Incorrect authorization in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-87644 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 153.0.8010.36. It involves incorrect authorization in Views that could allow a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process and used social engineering to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects Chrome versions before 153.0.8010.36. No CVSS score is provided.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is due to incorrect authorization in Views within Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 153.0.8010.36. An attacker who has already compromised the renderer process and employs social engineering techniques could potentially execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The issue was assigned CVE-2026-87644 and is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. The vulnerability is fixed in Chrome version 153.0.8010.36.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process and the ability to trick a user via social engineering to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially leading to further system compromise. However, exploitation requires prior renderer compromise and social engineering, limiting the attack vector scope.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. There is no indication that any temporary or alternative mitigations are available. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html for more details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:43:53.011Z
- 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: 6aa0b196acd9273b49812b55
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:38 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 01:23:07 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:23:07 UTC
Views: 2
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