CVE-2026-87601

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Race Condition in Google Chrome V8 Engine

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-10

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Race condition in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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Published

2026-09-09

Last Modified

2026-09-10

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-87601

EUVD

EUVD-2026-74477

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-362	The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently.

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Executive Summary

This is a race condition vulnerability in V8, the JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. The issue arises due to improper handling of concurrent operations, creating a timing window where malicious code can bypass sandbox restrictions.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome and requires checking the installed version. Run 'google-chrome --version' to see your Chrome version. If it is below 153.0.8010.36, the system is vulnerable. Update Chrome to the latest version to mitigate the risk.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your computer even if you are using Chrome's sandbox. This could lead to unauthorized access to your data, installation of malware, or further compromise of your system. Users are at risk if they visit untrusted websites or interact with suspicious content.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability is a race condition in Google Chrome's V8 engine that could allow remote code execution inside the sandbox. While it does not directly impact compliance with GDPR or HIPAA, such vulnerabilities may lead to unauthorized data access or processing, which could violate these regulations if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to address the race condition in V8.

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