Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.52 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a… (CVE-2026-93373)
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Extensions component of Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.52. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by leveraging a specially crafted Chrome extension. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided, and no explicit patch or remediation details are included in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-93373 is a use-after-free issue in the Extensions module of Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.52. Exploitation involves a maliciously crafted Chrome extension that can trigger arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox environment, potentially compromising the host system. The Chromium security team has rated this vulnerability as high severity. There is no provided information about active exploitation in the wild or vendor advisories specifying patch availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the Chrome sandbox, which may lead to system compromise or unauthorized actions beyond the browser's normal security boundaries. The severity is high due to the potential for code execution outside the sandbox.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates and apply the update to version 153.0.8010.52 or later once available.
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.52 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a… (CVE-2026-93373)
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Extensions component of Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.52. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by leveraging a specially crafted Chrome extension. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided, and no explicit patch or remediation details are included in the available data.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-93373 is a use-after-free issue in the Extensions module of Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.52. Exploitation involves a maliciously crafted Chrome extension that can trigger arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox environment, potentially compromising the host system. The Chromium security team has rated this vulnerability as high severity. There is no provided information about active exploitation in the wild or vendor advisories specifying patch availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the Chrome sandbox, which may lead to system compromise or unauthorized actions beyond the browser's normal security boundaries. The severity is high due to the potential for code execution outside the sandbox.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates and apply the update to version 153.0.8010.52 or later once available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-62gf-3r56-8cx8
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-93373"]
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aac8ddf55bf5e2cf548ff52
Added to database: 09/18/2026, 01:03:27 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 01:24:15 UTC
Last updated: 09/18/2026, 04:01:23 UTC
Views: 2
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