Incorrect reference resolution in Accessibility in Google Chrome on on Mac prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to potentially spoof UI… (CVE-2026-87562)
A vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac prior to version 153.0.8010.36 involves incorrect reference resolution in the Accessibility component. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially spoof user interface elements by crafting a malicious HTML page. The issue is categorized with medium severity by Chromium security. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official patch information is provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-87562 describes an incorrect reference resolution vulnerability in the Accessibility feature of Google Chrome on Mac systems before version 153.0.8010.36. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to potentially spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML page, which could mislead users interacting with the browser's accessibility layer. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-706 (Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference). There is no CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory provided, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could enable remote attackers to spoof UI elements in Google Chrome on Mac, potentially misleading users through falsified interface components. This may affect user trust and could be leveraged in social engineering attacks. However, no evidence of active exploitation is reported, and the impact is assessed as medium severity by Chromium security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should update Google Chrome on Mac to version 153.0.8010.36 or later once the update is available. Until then, be cautious when interacting with untrusted web content, especially if relying on accessibility features.
Incorrect reference resolution in Accessibility in Google Chrome on on Mac prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to potentially spoof UI… (CVE-2026-87562)
Description
A vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac prior to version 153.0.8010.36 involves incorrect reference resolution in the Accessibility component. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially spoof user interface elements by crafting a malicious HTML page. The issue is categorized with medium severity by Chromium security. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official patch information is provided in the available data.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-87562 describes an incorrect reference resolution vulnerability in the Accessibility feature of Google Chrome on Mac systems before version 153.0.8010.36. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to potentially spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML page, which could mislead users interacting with the browser's accessibility layer. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-706 (Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference). There is no CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory provided, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could enable remote attackers to spoof UI elements in Google Chrome on Mac, potentially misleading users through falsified interface components. This may affect user trust and could be leveraged in social engineering attacks. However, no evidence of active exploitation is reported, and the impact is assessed as medium severity by Chromium security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should update Google Chrome on Mac to version 153.0.8010.36 or later once the update is available. Until then, be cautious when interacting with untrusted web content, especially if relying on accessibility features.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-72h8-8x4p-5944
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-87562"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6aa15f92acd9273b49618b99
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:30:58 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 14:12:10 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 20:51:59 UTC
Views: 2
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