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9.6

Chrome before 153 allows malicious page to run code

CVE-2026-87492 · published 1 month ago
Summary

Google Chrome versions earlier than 153.0.8010.36 let a specially crafted web page break the browser's safety barriers and run code on the computer. This could let attackers control the system or steal data. Update Chrome to the latest version as soon as possible to close the gap.

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
Incorrect authorization in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium se...
Incorrect authorization in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
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-863Incorrect Authorization
Timeline
Published9 Sep 2026
Updated14 Oct 2026
First seen9 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-87492 · NVD
CVE-2026-87492 · MITRE
DEBIAN-CVE-2026-87492 · OSV
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