CVE-2026-87438: Critical severity Google Chrome on Android vulnerability
Chromium CVE-2026-87438: Out of bounds write in WebGL
Other sources
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)
— MITRE
This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 153.0.4234.32 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome (Android)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 153.0.8010.36
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which deployments are affected?
Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 153.0.8010.36 are affected. The provided data does not identify whether other Chrome platforms or Chromium-based browsers are affected.
What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
A remote attacker needs to induce a user to load a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is in WebGL and can lead to arbitrary code execution outside the browser sandbox.
How urgent is updating?
The issue is rated Critical by Chromium and has a listed risk of 89. Update affected Chrome on Android installations to 153.0.8010.36 or later.