CVE-2026-87511

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Missing Authorization in Google Chrome DevTools

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-15

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Missing authorization in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to obtain cross-origin data via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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Published

2026-09-09

Last Modified

2026-09-15

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-87511

EUVD

EUVD-2026-74444

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-862	The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a missing authorization issue in Google Chrome's DevTools. It allows a remote attacker to access cross-origin data by exploiting a crafted Chrome extension. The severity is rated as Low by Chromium security standards.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves missing authorization in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to version 153.0.8010.36. Detection requires checking the installed Chrome version and inspecting extensions for potential misuse.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could use this flaw to steal sensitive data from other websites you visit while using Chrome. This might include personal information, login credentials, or other confidential data exposed in cross-origin requests.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data exposure, potentially violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) if sensitive user data is accessed. Organizations using affected Chrome versions may face compliance risks.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to address the missing authorization issue in DevTools.

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