CVE-2026-87637: Use After Free
Chromium CVE-2026-87637: Use after free in Extensions
Other sources
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
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome on on Mac prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
— MITRE
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
Google Chrome/Chromium-based browser (Extensions)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 153.0.8010.36
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which systems are affected?
The issue affects Google Chrome on Mac versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. The provided information does not identify impacts on other operating systems or Chromium-based browsers.
What does an attacker need to exploit this vulnerability?
A remote attacker needs to cause a user to process a crafted HTML page. Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution outside the Chrome sandbox.
How should this be remediated?
Update Google Chrome on Mac to version 153.0.8010.36 or later. The provided information does not list a workaround or mitigation for systems that cannot be updated immediately.