CVE-2026-87503: chrome — Exploit & Fix

Description

Inappropriate implementation in Downloads in Google Chrome on on Android 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: Medium)

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0028

Probability of exploitation

0.18%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-841 CWE-841

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	chrome	< 153.0.8010.36
google	android	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html https://issues.chromium.org/issues/497986036

Exploits

https://issues.chromium.org/issues/497986036

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-87503? +

Inappropriate implementation in Downloads in Google Chrome on on Android 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: Medium) It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-87503? +

CVE-2026-87503 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0028, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-87503? +

CVE-2026-87503 affects products from google, specifically: android, chrome. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-87503? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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