CVE-2026-87530: Uncontrolled search path element in Google Chrome
Uncontrolled search path element in CredentialProvider in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a local program. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-87530 describes an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in the CredentialProvider of Google Chrome on Windows versions before 153.0.8010.36. This vulnerability enables a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox environment by exploiting the way the CredentialProvider searches for resources or executables. The weakness corresponds to CWE-427 (Uncontrolled Search Path Element). No CVSS score or detailed exploit information is provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially leading to privilege escalation or unauthorized code execution on the affected system. However, it requires local access and does not appear to be exploitable remotely. The severity is assessed as medium by Chromium security.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 153.0.8010.36 and later. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations on Windows to this version or newer to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation guidance is provided.
CVE-2026-87530: Uncontrolled search path element in Google Chrome
Description
Uncontrolled search path element in CredentialProvider in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a local program. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-87530 describes an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in the CredentialProvider of Google Chrome on Windows versions before 153.0.8010.36. This vulnerability enables a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox environment by exploiting the way the CredentialProvider searches for resources or executables. The weakness corresponds to CWE-427 (Uncontrolled Search Path Element). No CVSS score or detailed exploit information is provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially leading to privilege escalation or unauthorized code execution on the affected system. However, it requires local access and does not appear to be exploitable remotely. The severity is assessed as medium by Chromium security.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 153.0.8010.36 and later. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations on Windows to this version or newer to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation guidance is provided.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-h9cr-m3q7-4hh8
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-87530"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6aa15f94acd9273b49618be5
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:31:00 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 14:13:20 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 22:52:15 UTC
Views: 3
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