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CVE-2026-87649VulnerabilityPublished 09/09/2026Updated 09/10/2026

CVE-2026-87649: UI misrepresentation in Google Chrome

Affects Google ChromeSource GCVE Database

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.4 Medium.

Data as of 10/25/2026, 04:40:14 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
5.4Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
Exploitation

Not in CISA KEV, no exploitation reported

EPSS
0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 12% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Google ChromeAffected
  • =153.0.8010.36
  • <153.0.8010.36
Fixed in
  • 153.0.8010.36

AI-suggested

Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Until updated, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted web content, especially downloads.

Description

A UI misrepresentation vulnerability exists in the Downloads feature of Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. This flaw allows a remote attacker to use a crafted HTML page and social engineering techniques to bypass system access restrictions. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating and does not require prior privileges or user interaction beyond UI interaction.

Impact

An attacker can deceive users via the Downloads UI to bypass system access restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or information disclosure. The impact includes limited confidentiality and integrity loss but no availability impact. The medium severity reflects the moderate risk posed by this social engineering-based UI misrepresentation.

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