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9.6

Chrome for Android allows remote code execution via WebGL

CVE-2026-87438 · published 1 month ago
Summary

A flaw in Chrome's WebGL handling on Android versions before 153.0.8010.36 lets a malicious web page run code outside the browser's safety area. This could let attackers take control of the device. Update Chrome on Android (or Chromium on Debian) to the latest version to protect against this risk.

What to do
  • Update google chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
– google chrome < 153.0.8010.36
Debian:12 debian chromium All versions
Original advisory text
Out of bounds write in WebGL in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium securit...
Out of bounds write in WebGL in Google Chrome on on Android 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: Critical)
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.6 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write
Timeline
Published9 Sep 2026
Updated14 Oct 2026
First seen9 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-87438 · NVD
CVE-2026-87438 · MITRE
DEBIAN-CVE-2026-87438 · OSV
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