CVE-2026-87548: Medium severity Google Chrome vulnerability
Chromium CVE-2026-87548: Improper state validation in Installer
Other sources
Improper state validation in Installer in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (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
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) / Google Chrome (Chromium) Installerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 153.0.8010.36 - Compensating control
If immediate update is not possible, mitigate by restricting users from browsing untrusted websites, since the vulnerability can be triggered by a crafted HTML page.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker needs to induce a user to interact with a crafted HTML page. The issue is remotely exploitable through that page.
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 security boundary can this vulnerability affect?
Successful exploitation can bypass system access restrictions because of improper state validation in the Chrome Installer.