CVE-2026-87530
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Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Google Chrome CredentialProvider on Windows

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-09

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Uncontrolled search path element in CredentialProvider in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a local program. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published
2026-09-09
Last Modified
2026-09-09
Generated
2026-09-09
AI Q&A
2026-09-09
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-87530
EUVD
EUVD-2026-74395

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

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CWE ID Description
CWE-427 The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an uncontrolled search path element in CredentialProvider in Google Chrome on Windows. It allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by leveraging a local program. The severity is rated as Medium by Chromium.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access to run malicious code on your system outside Chrome's security sandbox. This could lead to unauthorized data access, system compromise, or further attacks on your device.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to address the uncontrolled search path element in CredentialProvider.

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