CVE-2026-87637: Use after free in Google Chrome
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome on on Mac prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-87637 is a use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) in the Extensions module of Google Chrome on Mac platforms. It affects versions prior to 153.0.8010.36 and enables remote code execution outside the sandbox through a maliciously crafted HTML page. The vulnerability was identified by Chromium security and rated medium severity. There is no available CVSS score or known exploits in the wild. No patch links or vendor advisories are provided in the data, so patch status is not confirmed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the Chrome sandbox on affected Mac systems. This could lead to compromise of the user's environment beyond the browser's normal security boundaries. However, no known active exploitation has been reported.
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 fix is officially released. Until then, exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites.
CVE-2026-87637: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome on on Mac prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-87637 is a use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) in the Extensions module of Google Chrome on Mac platforms. It affects versions prior to 153.0.8010.36 and enables remote code execution outside the sandbox through a maliciously crafted HTML page. The vulnerability was identified by Chromium security and rated medium severity. There is no available CVSS score or known exploits in the wild. No patch links or vendor advisories are provided in the data, so patch status is not confirmed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the Chrome sandbox on affected Mac systems. This could lead to compromise of the user's environment beyond the browser's normal security boundaries. However, no known active exploitation has been reported.
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 fix is officially released. Until then, exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-vgpr-x4h2-hr69
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-87637"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6aa15f8facd9273b49618a23
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:30:55 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 14:03:32 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 21:51:59 UTC
Views: 2
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