CVE-2026-87533: Use after free in Google Chrome
Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome 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-2026-87533 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the DevTools feature of Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation requires local access and can lead to arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-416 (Use After Free). There is no explicit patch or remediation information available in the provided data, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially compromising the security boundaries enforced by the browser. This could lead to escalation of privileges or unauthorized actions on the affected system. However, exploitation requires local access, limiting the attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should restrict local access to trusted parties and monitor for updates from Google regarding this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-87533: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome 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-2026-87533 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the DevTools feature of Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation requires local access and can lead to arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-416 (Use After Free). There is no explicit patch or remediation information available in the provided data, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially compromising the security boundaries enforced by the browser. This could lead to escalation of privileges or unauthorized actions on the affected system. However, exploitation requires local access, limiting the attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should restrict local access to trusted parties and monitor for updates from Google regarding this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-5m8f-rf4q-hwpw
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-87533"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6aa15f94acd9273b49618c03
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:31:00 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 14:14:16 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 01:51:59 UTC
Views: 4
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