CVE-2026-87616

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Improper Initialization in Views in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-10

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Improper initialization in Views in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process and leveraged social engineering to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (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-2026-87616

EUVD

EUVD-2026-74400

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-665	The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves improper initialization in Views within Google Chrome on Windows. An attacker who compromised the renderer process could use social engineering to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves improper initialization in Google Chrome's Views component on Windows. Detection primarily requires checking the installed Chrome version and monitoring for suspicious renderer process activity. Use 'chrome.exe --version' to verify the version and compare it against the patched version 153.0.8010.36. Check running processes for unexpected renderer instances or unusual HTML page interactions.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your system, bypassing security restrictions. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or installation of malware, even if you only visit a compromised website.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially impact compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by allowing unauthorized code execution outside the sandbox. This may lead to data breaches or unauthorized access to sensitive information, which are key concerns under these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to address the vulnerability. Disable unnecessary renderer processes and restrict user permissions to reduce attack surface.

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