CVE-2026-87492 Missing authorization in Chrome

Critical 9.6 Published Updated

A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page due to incorrect authorization in DevTools.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-87492?

CVE-2026-87492 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Google Chrome, published on 9 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Incorrect authorization in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-87492?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Chrome.

How do I fix CVE-2026-87492?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-87492 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-87492 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-87492, ECHO-35c1-d848-e0c4, GHSA-8fxm-x2p7-6556, MINI-p89p-wmh6-wgxf.

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