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CVE-2026-87656 Google CVE debrief
CVE-2026-87656 is a MEDIUM-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 153.0.8010.36, allowing a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4 and is classified as CWE-754. This vulnerability affects Google Chrome deployments, and defenders should assess exposure and prioritize updating to version 153.0.8010.36 or later. The vulnerability's impact is related to improper state validation in Safebrowsing, which could lead to bypassing system access restrictions.
- 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 managing Google Chrome deployments should assess exposure and prioritize updating to version 153.0.8010.36 or later.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-87656 is a MEDIUM-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome that allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions. Defenders should prioritize verifying Chrome versions and updating to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
- Defenders must verify Chrome versions to ensure they are not vulnerable.
- System access restrictions may need to be reviewed and updated to prevent bypass attempts.
- Monitoring for suspicious activity and potential bypass attempts is necessary.
Technical summary
The vulnerability is caused by improper state validation in Safebrowsing in Google Chrome prior to version 153.0.8010.36. This allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4 and is classified as CWE-754. Defenders should prioritize verifying Chrome versions and updating to 153.0.8010.36 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying Chrome versions and updating to 153.0.8010.36 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify Chrome versions and update to 153.0.8010.36 or later
- Review system access restrictions and ensure they are properly configured
- Monitor for suspicious activity and potential bypass attempts
Evidence notes
The vulnerability is described in the CVE Program record and NVD vulnerability detail page. The Chrome release notes and issue tracker provide additional context.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-87656 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-87656
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-87656 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-87656
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/513245072
[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.