CVE-2026-91727: Incorrect reference resolution in Google Chrome
Incorrect reference resolution in Extensions in Google Chrome on on Mac prior to 153.0.8010.47 allowed a local attacker who had compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a local program. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac arises from incorrect reference resolution within Extensions. A local attacker who has compromised the renderer process can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox environment by leveraging a local program. The issue was addressed in Chrome version 153.0.8010.47, as noted in the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker with control over the renderer process to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially leading to privilege escalation and compromise of the host system. The vulnerability undermines the sandbox security model that isolates web content from the underlying operating system.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 153.0.8010.47. Users and administrators should update Chrome on Mac to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0541751186.html for update instructions.
CVE-2026-91727: Incorrect reference resolution in Google Chrome
Description
Incorrect reference resolution in Extensions in Google Chrome on on Mac prior to 153.0.8010.47 allowed a local attacker who had compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a local program. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Chrome
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac arises from incorrect reference resolution within Extensions. A local attacker who has compromised the renderer process can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox environment by leveraging a local program. The issue was addressed in Chrome version 153.0.8010.47, as noted in the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker with control over the renderer process to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially leading to privilege escalation and compromise of the host system. The vulnerability undermines the sandbox security model that isolates web content from the underlying operating system.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 153.0.8010.47. Users and administrators should update Chrome on Mac to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0541751186.html for update instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-14T22:52:03.491Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0541751186.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6aa9aed655bf5e2cf55add1d
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 20:47:18 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 21:16:47 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 04:01:23 UTC
Views: 5
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