CVE-2026-87506
Google · Chrome
A privilege elevation vulnerability in the Google Chrome WebUI allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page.
Executive summary
Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36 contain a high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to escape the browser sandbox and execute arbitrary code.
Vulnerability
This vulnerability involves a privilege elevation flaw within the WebUI component, categorized under CWE-250. An unauthenticated remote attacker can leverage this flaw, provided they have already compromised the renderer process, to achieve sandbox escape and execute arbitrary code on the underlying system.
Business impact
The potential for sandbox escape and arbitrary code execution poses a severe risk to organizational security, as it grants attackers the ability to bypass core browser protections. Given the CVSS score of 8.3, this vulnerability represents a high risk for full system compromise, data theft, and potential lateral movement within a corporate network. Failure to remediate could lead to significant operational disruption and loss of confidentiality for sensitive user data processed within the browser.
Remediation
Immediate Action: Update all instances of Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later immediately to apply the necessary security patches.
Proactive Monitoring: Security teams should monitor endpoint logs for unusual child process creation or unauthorized file access attempts originating from the browser environment.
Compensating Controls: Ensure that endpoint protection software is updated and configured to detect anomalous behavior or exploitation patterns associated with browser sandbox escapes.
Exploitation status
Public Exploit Available: No (exploit_available: false)
Analyst recommendation
Due to the critical nature of sandbox escape vulnerabilities, administrators must prioritize this update across all corporate workstations. Applying the patch to version 153.0.8010.36 is the only effective way to neutralize this risk and prevent potential remote code execution scenarios.
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History
CVE Brief tracked this CVE 2 days before it had a CVSS score.
- Disclosed CVE record published
- Collected by CVE Brief No CVSS score yet; tracked as early warning
- CVSS score assigned 8.3 (3.1)
- Analyst report written