CVE-2026-87605
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Missing Authorization in Google Chrome Contacts

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-09

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Missing authorization in Contacts in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process and leveraged social engineering to potentially obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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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-2026-87605
EUVD
EUVD-2026-74461

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

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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 involves missing authorization in the Contacts feature of Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.36. A remote attacker who already compromised the renderer process could exploit social engineering to potentially access sensitive information through a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability requires specific conditions to be exploited, including a compromised renderer process and social engineering. Detection primarily involves monitoring for unusual activity in Chrome processes or suspicious HTML pages. Check Chrome version with: chrome://version/. Ensure it is 153.0.8010.36 or later. Review network traffic for unexpected data exfiltration attempts.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information from your browser, such as contacts or other personal data, even if you are using a secure connection. The attacker would need to trick you into visiting a malicious page.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, which may impact compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by exposing personal or health data without proper authorization.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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