CVE-2026-87590: Input Validation

Published Sep 9, 2026
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Updated

Chromium CVE-2026-87590: Improper input validation in Passwords

Other sources

Improper input validation in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to potentially leak sensitive information via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

— MITRE

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

4 affected componentsFixes available
Google Google Chrome<153.0.8010.36
Google Chrome<153.0.8010.36
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)<153.0.4234.32
153.0.4234.32
Microsoft Edge<153.0.4234.32

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 153.0.4234.32
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome / Chromium-based Edge to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 153.0.8010.36
  3. Compensating control

    For Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), ensure Chromium is updated to address CVE-2026-87590 by updating Edge; the vulnerability is addressed by the Chromium component Edge ingests.

Event History

Sep 9, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:09 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:09 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 15, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·12:54 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·12:54 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which Chrome versions need to be updated?

Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36 are affected. Update to 153.0.8010.36 or a later version.

2

What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?

The issue can potentially be exploited remotely using crafted network traffic. The available information does not state that the attacker needs local access or prior authentication.

3

What is the potential impact?

Successful exploitation could potentially leak sensitive information through Chrome's Passwords functionality.

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