CVE-2026-87500: Improper validation of array index in Google Chrome
Improper validation of array index in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-87500 describes an improper validation of array index vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome versions before 153.0.8010.36. This weakness could be exploited remotely via a maliciously crafted HTML page to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox environment, potentially compromising the host system. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-129 (Improper Validation of Array Index). No CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory is available in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, which may allow an attacker to compromise the affected system. The severity is considered high by Chromium security standards. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability affects Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. Users and administrators should update to version 153.0.8010.36 or later once available to remediate this issue. Patch status is not yet confirmed in the provided data; check the official Google Chrome security advisories for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-87500: Improper validation of array index in Google Chrome
Description
Improper validation of array index in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-87500 describes an improper validation of array index vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome versions before 153.0.8010.36. This weakness could be exploited remotely via a maliciously crafted HTML page to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox environment, potentially compromising the host system. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-129 (Improper Validation of Array Index). No CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory is available in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, which may allow an attacker to compromise the affected system. The severity is considered high by Chromium security standards. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability affects Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. Users and administrators should update to version 153.0.8010.36 or later once available to remediate this issue. Patch status is not yet confirmed in the provided data; check the official Google Chrome security advisories for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-r57m-gfr8-9hmf
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-87500"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6aa15f95acd9273b49618dc8
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:31:01 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 14:15:17 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 01:52:00 UTC
Views: 4
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