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CVE-2026-87526: Use after free in Google Chrome

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Critical
Published: 09/09/2026 (09/09/2026, 00:09:59 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

Use after free in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via UI Interaction. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

CVSS v3.1

Score 9.6critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
chromium/chromium
pkg:github/chromium/chromium
Affected versions
<153.0.8010.36

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/09/2026, 14:13:56 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-87526 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Passwords component of Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation requires social engineering to induce user interaction with the UI, potentially enabling remote code execution outside the sandbox. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-416 (Use After Free). No CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory is available in the provided data. No known exploits have been reported.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising the affected system. The attack requires social engineering to trick the user into interacting with the UI, which is a prerequisite for exploitation. The Chromium security team rates this vulnerability as medium severity. No evidence of active exploitation is reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, exercising caution with unsolicited content and social engineering attempts is advisable.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-6h5j-9j42-5v2h
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-87526"]
Ecosystems
[]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6aa15f94acd9273b49618bf3

Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:31:00 UTC

Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 14:13:56 UTC

Last updated: 09/09/2026, 23:51:59 UTC

Views: 4

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