CVE-2026-87618: Incorrect reference resolution in Storage in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-87618?

chrome: upgrade to 153.0.8010.36. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-87618 being exploited?

CVE-2026-87618 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-87618 affect?

CVE-2026-87618 affects chrome. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). Incorrect reference resolution in Storage in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML

Routine

HIGH 8.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-87618 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting chrome. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect reference resolution in Storage in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-706
Published	2026-09-09
Last modified	2026-09-10

Publisher (CNA): Chrome · Vendor: google

Last updated 2026-09-10 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-09 01:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-10 04:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

google chrome UPGRADE

Affected: < 153.0.8010.36

Fixed in: 153.0.8010.36

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy chrome || rpm -q chrome || chrome --version

2. UPGRADE to 153.0.8010.36 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade chrome

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade chrome

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-87618?

chrome: upgrade to 153.0.8010.36. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-87618 being exploited?

CVE-2026-87618 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-87618 affect?

CVE-2026-87618 affects chrome. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). Incorrect reference resolution in Storage in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML

How urgent is CVE-2026-87618?

Priority 39/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Google Chrome vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities

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