CVE-2026-87481

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Incorrect Authorization in WebView in Google Chrome on Android

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-10

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Incorrect authorization in WebView in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published

2026-09-09

Last Modified

2026-09-10

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-87481

EUVD

EUVD-2026-74322

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 153.0.8010.36 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-863	The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves incorrect authorization in WebView within Google Chrome on Android. A remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process could potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires checking the installed version of Google Chrome on Android. If the version is prior to 153.0.8010.36, the system is vulnerable. No specific commands are provided in the context for detection beyond version verification.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your device, potentially stealing data, installing malware, or taking control of your system. It requires the attacker to first compromise the renderer process, which is a significant hurdle.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page, which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data. This may violate GDPR's data protection principles and HIPAA's security requirements for protected health information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome on Android to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to address the incorrect authorization issue in WebView.

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