CVE-2026-87553: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Improper input validation in SiteIsolation in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-87553 describes a vulnerability in Google Chrome's SiteIsolation mechanism where improper input validation enables a remote attacker, after compromising the renderer process, to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox. This could be triggered by a specially crafted HTML page. The issue affects versions of Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36. No CVSS score or detailed exploit information is available, and no patch or remediation details have been provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the sandbox and execute arbitrary code on the host system. This elevates the risk from a renderer compromise to full code execution outside the sandbox, increasing the potential damage of an initial renderer compromise. However, the vulnerability requires prior compromise of the renderer process and is rated medium severity by Chromium.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, limiting exposure to untrusted content and maintaining updated security controls is advisable.
CVE-2026-87553: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Description
Improper input validation in SiteIsolation in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.3high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-87553 describes a vulnerability in Google Chrome's SiteIsolation mechanism where improper input validation enables a remote attacker, after compromising the renderer process, to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox. This could be triggered by a specially crafted HTML page. The issue affects versions of Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36. No CVSS score or detailed exploit information is available, and no patch or remediation details have been provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the sandbox and execute arbitrary code on the host system. This elevates the risk from a renderer compromise to full code execution outside the sandbox, increasing the potential damage of an initial renderer compromise. However, the vulnerability requires prior compromise of the renderer process and is rated medium severity by Chromium.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, limiting exposure to untrusted content and maintaining updated security controls is advisable.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-vfp7-2x6m-rmp3
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-87553"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6aa15f92acd9273b49618b31
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:30:58 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 14:10:31 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 20:52:00 UTC
Views: 2
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