Incorrect authorization in FileSystem in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to… (CVE-2026-87505)
An incorrect authorization vulnerability in the FileSystem component of Google Chrome prior to version 153.0.8010.36 allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to bypass site isolation by using a crafted PDF file. This vulnerability is classified with medium severity by the Chromium security team. No CVSS score or patch information is currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-87505 describes an authorization bypass vulnerability in the FileSystem feature of Google Chrome versions before 153.0.8010.36. An attacker who has already compromised the renderer process can exploit this flaw by delivering a specially crafted PDF file, enabling them to bypass site isolation protections. Site isolation is a security feature designed to separate different websites into different processes to prevent data leaks and cross-site attacks. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization). There is no explicit patch or remediation information available in the provided data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker with control over the renderer process to bypass site isolation, potentially increasing the risk of cross-site data leaks or unauthorized access to information that should be isolated between sites. The impact is limited to scenarios where the renderer process is already compromised, and the attacker can deliver a crafted PDF file to trigger the bypass.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening PDF files from untrusted sources and consider disabling or restricting PDF rendering features if possible. Monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates and apply updates promptly once a patch is released.
Incorrect authorization in FileSystem in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to… (CVE-2026-87505)
Description
An incorrect authorization vulnerability in the FileSystem component of Google Chrome prior to version 153.0.8010.36 allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to bypass site isolation by using a crafted PDF file. This vulnerability is classified with medium severity by the Chromium security team. No CVSS score or patch information is currently provided.
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-87505 describes an authorization bypass vulnerability in the FileSystem feature of Google Chrome versions before 153.0.8010.36. An attacker who has already compromised the renderer process can exploit this flaw by delivering a specially crafted PDF file, enabling them to bypass site isolation protections. Site isolation is a security feature designed to separate different websites into different processes to prevent data leaks and cross-site attacks. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization). There is no explicit patch or remediation information available in the provided data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker with control over the renderer process to bypass site isolation, potentially increasing the risk of cross-site data leaks or unauthorized access to information that should be isolated between sites. The impact is limited to scenarios where the renderer process is already compromised, and the attacker can deliver a crafted PDF file to trigger the bypass.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening PDF files from untrusted sources and consider disabling or restricting PDF rendering features if possible. Monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates and apply updates promptly once a patch is released.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-v3g2-fh7f-m49v
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-87505"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6aa15f95acd9273b49618dc2
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:31:01 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 14:15:03 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 02:51:59 UTC
Views: 5
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