Vulnerability Description
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 148.0.7778.168 | |
| Apple | Macos | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Vendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/507356235Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-8587?
CVE-2026-8587 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Chrome Ex...
How severe is CVE-2026-8587?
CVE-2026-8587 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-8587?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Apple Macos.