CVE-2026-87629
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Incorrect Authorization in Google Chrome Leads to Information Disclosure

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-09

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Incorrect authorization in Sources in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to leak 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-2026-87629
EUVD
EUVD-2026-74430

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

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CWE ID Description
CWE-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves incorrect authorization in Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.36. A remote attacker could exploit it through social engineering to trick a user into visiting a crafted HTML page, leading to the leakage of sensitive information.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves incorrect authorization in Google Chrome, allowing information leaks via crafted HTML pages. Detection primarily relies on ensuring Chrome is updated to version 153.0.8010.36 or later. Check your Chrome version via chrome://settings/help or command line. No specific network commands are provided for detection.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive information you have on a website or in your browser, such as personal data or login credentials, without needing advanced technical skills.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves incorrect authorization in Google Chrome, allowing a remote attacker to leak sensitive information via a crafted HTML page. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access to personal data, which may impact compliance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) by exposing protected health information or personal data without consent.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to address the incorrect authorization issue.

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