CVE-2026-87458: Google Chrome vulnerability

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

The attacker needs to persuade a user to visit a crafted HTML page. Exploitation relies on social engineering to make spoofed UI elements appear trustworthy.

Q: Who is exposed?

Users of Google Chrome versions earlier than 153.0.8010.36 are exposed when they can be lured to attacker-controlled web content.

Q: How can I remediate the issue?

Update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later.

Published Sep 9, 2026

Updated

UI misrepresentation in Geometry in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML page. (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 to visit a crafted HTML page. Exploitation relies on social engineering to make spoofed UI elements appear trustworthy.

Who is exposed?

Users of Google Chrome versions earlier than 153.0.8010.36 are exposed when they can be lured to attacker-controlled web content.

How can I remediate the issue?

Update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later.