CVE-2026-87465: Google Google Chrome vulnerability

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

The attacker must already have compromised the Chrome renderer process. The issue is then triggered through a crafted HTML page to spoof UI elements.

Q: 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 reported vulnerable version range.

Q: What is the practical impact of successful exploitation?

A compromised renderer process could spoof Chrome UI elements. This may make attacker-controlled content appear to be trusted browser interface content.

Published Sep 9, 2026

Updated

Incorrect authorization in Downloads in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Affected Software

1 affected component

Google 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 level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker must already have compromised the Chrome renderer process. The issue is then triggered through a crafted HTML page to spoof UI elements.

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 reported vulnerable version range.

What is the practical impact of successful exploitation?

A compromised renderer process could spoof Chrome UI elements. This may make attacker-controlled content appear to be trusted browser interface content.