CVE-2026-87562
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Incorrect Reference Resolution in Accessibility in Google Chrome on Mac

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-09

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Incorrect reference resolution in Accessibility in Google Chrome on on Mac prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to potentially spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published
2026-09-09
Last Modified
2026-09-09
Generated
2026-09-29
AI Q&A
2026-09-09
EPSS Evaluated
2026-09-27
NVD
CVE-2026-87562
EUVD
EUVD-2026-74355

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

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CWE ID Description
CWE-706 The product uses a name or reference to access a resource, but the name/reference resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves incorrect reference resolution in the Accessibility feature of Google Chrome on Mac. It allows a remote attacker to potentially spoof UI elements by tricking users into interacting with a crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves UI spoofing via crafted HTML pages due to incorrect reference resolution in Chrome's Accessibility feature. Detection requires checking Chrome version and monitoring for suspicious UI behavior. Ensure Chrome is updated to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to mitigate the issue.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to deceive you into clicking on fake UI elements, potentially leading to unintended actions like downloading malware, revealing sensitive information, or granting unauthorized access to your system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves UI spoofing via crafted HTML pages, which could potentially mislead users into disclosing sensitive information. This may impact compliance with GDPR by increasing the risk of unauthorized data exposure through deceptive interfaces. For HIPAA, it could pose risks if user interfaces are manipulated in healthcare systems, though direct impact depends on system context.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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