CVE-2026-87618

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Incorrect Reference Resolution in Storage in Google Chrome on Windows

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-10

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Incorrect reference resolution in Storage in Google Chrome on on Windows 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: Low)

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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-2026-87618

EUVD

EUVD-2026-74434

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 Storage component on Windows. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by tricking the user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36 on Windows. Detection involves checking the installed Chrome version. Use the command 'google-chrome --version' on Windows to verify if the version is below 153.0.8010.36. If so, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your computer, bypassing security restrictions. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, installation of malware, or further compromise of your system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, which may violate GDPR or HIPAA requirements for protecting personal or health data. Organizations using affected Chrome versions may face compliance violations, legal penalties, or reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to address the vulnerability. Disable unnecessary renderer processes if possible and ensure sandboxing is enabled.

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