CVE-2026-87537: Google Chrome vulnerability

Q: What does an attacker need before this issue can be exploited?

The attacker must first have compromised the Chrome renderer process. They can then use crafted network traffic to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox.

Q: Which Chrome versions are affected?

Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36 are affected. Systems running an earlier version should be updated to 153.0.8010.36 or later.

Q: How can I determine whether a system is exposed?

Check the installed Google Chrome version. If it is earlier than 153.0.8010.36, it is within the affected version range.

Published Sep 9, 2026

Updated

Missing authorization in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via crafted network traffic. (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 before this issue can be exploited?

The attacker must first have compromised the Chrome renderer process. They can then use crafted network traffic to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox.

Which Chrome versions are affected?

Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36 are affected. Systems running an earlier version should be updated to 153.0.8010.36 or later.

How can I determine whether a system is exposed?

Check the installed Google Chrome version. If it is earlier than 153.0.8010.36, it is within the affected version range.