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CVE-2026-87575 Google CVE debrief
CVE-2026-87575 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability in Google Chrome's Loader component prior to version 153.0.8010.36. This CVE was published on 2026-09-09T01:17:15.277Z and was last modified on 2026-09-14T13:18:59.007Z. The NVD entry is currently Modified. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page, with a CVSS score of 5.4 and a severity of MEDIUM. Defenders should assess exposure and verify remediation, particularly in environments where social engineering attacks are a concern.
- Vendor
- Product
- Chrome
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 5.4
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-09-09
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-14
- Advisory published
- 2026-09-09
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-14
Who should care
Defenders responsible for Google Chrome deployments, particularly those in environments where social engineering attacks are a concern, should assess exposure and verify remediation.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-87575 is a MEDIUM severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's Loader component that allows remote attackers to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. Defenders should prioritize verifying Chrome version 153.0.8010.36 or later is deployed, reviewing Loader component access controls, and monitoring for potential social engineering attempts.
- Verify Chrome version 153.0.8010.36 or later is deployed to prevent potential bypass of system access restrictions
- Review Loader component access controls to ensure proper authorization
- Monitor for potential social engineering attempts targeting this vulnerability
Technical summary
The vulnerability is caused by incorrect authorization in the Loader component of Google Chrome prior to version 153.0.8010.36. This allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page, with a CVSS score of 5.4 and a severity of MEDIUM.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying Chrome version 153.0.8010.36 or later is deployed, reviewing Loader component access controls, and monitoring for potential social engineering attempts.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify Chrome version 153.0.8010.36 or later is deployed
- Review Loader component access controls
- Monitor for potential social engineering attempts
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD detail page provide information on the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected versions. Vendor advisories and release notes are also available.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-87575 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-87575
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-87575 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-87575
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html
[email protected] - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/540013886
[email protected] - Permissions Required
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.