CVE-2026-87441: Medium severity Google Google Chrome vulnerability
Chromium CVE-2026-87441: Missing authorization in Downloads
Other sources
Missing authorization in Downloads in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
— NVD
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 / Chromium (Downloads authorization)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 153.0.8010.36
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker needs to use a crafted Chrome extension. The issue is remotely exploitable through that extension.
Which Chrome versions are affected?
Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36 are affected. Updating to 153.0.8010.36 or later addresses the affected version range.
What security boundary can be bypassed?
The flaw allows bypass of system access restrictions in Chrome Downloads because authorization is missing.