CVE-2026-87623
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Observable DOM Discrepancy in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-09

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Observable discrepancy in DOM in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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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-2026-87623
EUVD
EUVD-2026-74421

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

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CWE ID Description
CWE-203 The product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor, which exposes security-relevant information about the state of the product, such as whether a particular operation was successful or not.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves an observable discrepancy in the Document Object Model (DOM) within Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. A remote attacker could exploit this by using social engineering tactics to trick a user into visiting a crafted HTML page, thereby gaining access to sensitive information.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a DOM discrepancy in Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. Detection requires checking Chrome version and monitoring for suspicious HTML pages. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information from your system if you interact with a malicious HTML page. The attacker may leverage social engineering to deceive you into visiting the page, potentially leading to data exposure.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTML page, which could lead to unauthorized data exposure. This may impact compliance with GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) by enabling unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to address the DOM discrepancy issue. Avoid opening untrusted HTML pages to prevent potential information disclosure.

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