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CVE-2026-87616

Google Chrome remote code execution

8.3 HIGHEPSS 0.44%
  1. Published8 Sept 2026

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)

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Google Chrome< 153.0.8010.36

Remediation

Fixed in
Google Chrome≥ 153.0.8010.36

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-87616 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-87616 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.44%.

How severe is CVE-2026-87616?

CVE-2026-87616 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.3, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-87616?

Affected products include Google Chrome.

How do I fix CVE-2026-87616?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Google Chrome 153.0.8010.36 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.