CVE-2026-87457: Race Condition
Chromium CVE-2026-87457: Race condition in Updater
Other sources
Race condition in Updater in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a local program. (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-based) on Windowsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 153.0.8010.36 - Upgrade
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Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) on Windowsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 153.0.8010.36
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is realistically exposed to this issue?
Windows systems running Google Chrome versions earlier than 153.0.8010.36 are affected. Exploitation requires a local attacker or a local program on the system.
What level of access does an attacker need?
The attacker needs the ability to run a local program on the affected Windows machine. The issue is not described as remotely exploitable from a website or network location.
What is the impact if exploitation succeeds?
A successful attack can execute arbitrary code outside the Chrome sandbox.