CVE-2026-87503

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Inappropriate Implementation in Chrome Downloads on Android

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-10

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Inappropriate implementation in Downloads in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass system access restrictions 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-2026-87503

EUVD

EUVD-2026-74321

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-841	The product supports a session in which more than one behavior must be performed by an actor, but it does not properly ensure that the actor performs the behaviors in the required sequence.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an inappropriate implementation in the Downloads feature of Google Chrome on Android. It allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions through social engineering tactics by using a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome on Android, allowing bypass of system access restrictions via crafted HTML. Detection primarily requires checking Chrome version and reviewing HTML content for suspicious downloads. No specific commands are provided in the CVE details.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to trick you into downloading or interacting with a malicious file or page, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data compromise on your device.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability involves a bypass of system access restrictions via social engineering, which could lead to unauthorized data access or exfiltration. This may impact compliance with GDPR by potentially violating data protection principles if personal data is exposed. For HIPAA, it could risk unauthorized access to protected health information if exploited in a healthcare context.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome on Android to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to address the vulnerability.

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