Google Chrome <153.0.8010.36: FileHandling Authorization Bypass (CVE-2026-87473)
CVE-2026-87473 Published on September 9, 2026
Incorrect authorization in FileHandling in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-87473 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, a high impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2026-87473 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-87473
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Affected Versions
Google Chrome:- Version 153.0.8010.36 and below 153.0.8010.36 is affected.