CVE-2026-87613

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Incorrect Reference Resolution in Google Chrome Extensions

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-10

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Incorrect reference resolution in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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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-2026-87613

EUVD

EUVD-2026-74334

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-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 Google Chrome's Extensions feature. A remote attacker could exploit crafted network traffic to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, bypassing security restrictions.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. Detection involves checking the installed Chrome version. On Windows, run: wmic product where "name like 'Google Chrome'" get version. On Linux, run: google-chrome --version. If the version is below 153.0.8010.36, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on your system, potentially stealing data, installing malware, or taking control of your device. It bypasses Chrome's sandbox, increasing risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or exfiltration, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy) requirements. Organizations may face fines or legal consequences if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to address the vulnerability. Enable automatic updates if not already configured to ensure timely patches.

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