CVE-2026-87572

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Remote Code Execution in Google Chrome DevTools

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-10

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Injection in DevTools in Google Chrome 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: High)

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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-2026-87572

EUVD

EUVD-2026-74510

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-74	The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an injection flaw in Google Chrome's DevTools. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code outside the browser's sandbox. This is achieved by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a remote attacker exploiting a compromised renderer process in Google Chrome to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox. Detection requires checking for unusual activity in Chrome processes or network traffic from affected systems. No specific commands are provided in the given context.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your system, potentially stealing data, installing malware, or taking control of your computer. It bypasses Chrome's security sandbox, increasing the risk of serious damage.

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 data access or manipulation. This may violate GDPR's integrity and confidentiality requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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