High severity8.8CISA KEVNVD Advisory· Published Sep 9, 2026· Updated Sep 21, 2026
CVE-2026-87491
CVE-2026-87491
Description
Out of bounds write in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
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Affected products
5- osv-coords2 versionspkg:rpm/opensuse/chromium&distro=openSUSE%20Leap%2016.0pkg:rpm/opensuse/chromium&distro=openSUSE%20Tumbleweed
< 153.0.8010.36-bp160.1.1+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: < 153.0.8010.36-bp160.1.1
- (no CPE)range: < 153.0.8010.36-1.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.htmlnvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- issues.chromium.org/issues/543557673nvdPermissions Required
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalognvdUS Government Resource
News mentions
20- Mind the (Patch) Gap , Part 3: Analysis with Volexity Volcano, Threat Intel, and MCPVolexity · Oct 16, 2026
- Chinese Hackers Exploit Chrome-Windows Zero-Day Chain to Deploy CLEANGULP MalwareThe Hacker News · Sep 23, 2026
- Volexity spots another China-aligned threat group exploiting Chrome and Microsoft defectsCyberScoop · Sep 22, 2026
- Hackers Clone Legitimate Websites to Silently Trigger Chrome and Windows Zero-Day ExploitsCyber Security News · Sep 22, 2026
- Mind the (Patch) Gap, Part 2: Fake Websites Used to Deploy Chrome & Windows 0-Day ExploitsVolexity · Sep 21, 2026
- Google Pixel phones pwned in zero-click attacksThe Register Security · Sep 16, 2026
- China-Linked Hackers Exploit Chrome-Windows Zero-Day Chain to Deploy GRIMWEDGEThe Hacker News · Sep 15, 2026
- ⚡ Weekly Recap: Rogue AI Agents, WeChat Worm, PaperCut Attacks, AI Espionage, and RootkitsThe Hacker News · Sep 14, 2026
- Weekly Cybersecurity Newsletter Bulletin – Microsoft 0-day, FortiOS, PAN-OS Flaw, Revolut Data Breach, and 20+ StoriesCyber Security News · Sep 14, 2026
- Week in review: Linux rootkit deployed on F5 BIG-IP APM devices, Cisco FMC bugs exploitedHelp Net Security · Sep 13, 2026
- BlueMoon Exploit Kit Chains Recent Chrome, Windows Zero-DaysSecurityWeek · Sep 12, 2026
- Update Chrome now to protect against an actively exploited vulnerabilityMalwarebytes Labs · Sep 10, 2026
- Chinese espionage groups swarm to exploit triple-link chain of zero-daysCyberScoop · Sep 9, 2026
- Mind the (Patch) Gap: Multiple Chinese Threat Actors Chain 0-day Exploits in Chrome & WindowsVolexity · Sep 9, 2026
- Chrome 153 Patches Seventh Zero-Day of 2026SecurityWeek · Sep 9, 2026
- Chrome V8 Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild Enables Code Execution Inside SandboxThe Hacker News · Sep 9, 2026
- Google fixes yet another actively exploited Chrome zero-day (CVE-2026-87491)Help Net Security · Sep 9, 2026
- Chrome 153 Fixes 230 Vulnerabilities, Including One 0-Day Exploited in the WildCyber Security News · Sep 9, 2026
- Google: Critical Flaw Added to CISA KEV Under Active ExploitationVypr Intelligence · Sep 9, 2026
- CISA Adds Four Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to CatalogCISA Alerts