CVE-2026-87438: Google Chrome on Android vulnerability

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Published Sep 9, 2026

Updated

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)

Affected Software

1 affected component

Google Chrome on Android<153.0.8010.36

Event History

Sep 9, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:09 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:09 AM

DescriptionWeakness

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.