CVE-2026-87450: Google Chrome vulnerability

Q: What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker needs to persuade a user through social engineering to use a crafted Chrome extension. The issue is remotely exploitable in that scenario.

Q: Which Chrome versions should be remediated?

Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36 are affected. Update Chrome to 153.0.8010.36 or later.

Q: What is the potential impact?

A successful attack can allow the attacker to obtain sensitive information through the crafted extension.

Published Sep 9, 2026

Updated

Incorrect authorization in Permissions in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to obtain sensitive information via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Affected Software

1 affected component

Google Chrome<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

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker needs to persuade a user through social engineering to use a crafted Chrome extension. The issue is remotely exploitable in that scenario.

Which Chrome versions should be remediated?

Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36 are affected. Update Chrome to 153.0.8010.36 or later.

What is the potential impact?

A successful attack can allow the attacker to obtain sensitive information through the crafted extension.