Description
Inappropriate implementation in XML in Google Chrome prior to 154.0.8037.57 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Published: 2026-09-29
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

An inappropriate XML implementation in Google Chrome up to version 154.0.8037.56 allows a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code within the browser sandbox through a crafted HTML page. The flaw stems from improper input handling of XML content, as identified by CWE-841, and can compromise the integrity of the system executing the browser. If exploited, the attacker could run malicious code confined to the sandboxed environment, which may be leveraged for further privilege escalation or data exfiltration.

Affected Systems

Google Chrome browsers with a version earlier than 154.0.8037.57 are affected. All users running those releases on any platform must be considered potentially vulnerable until the update is applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates a high severity for this vulnerability. While an EPSS score is not available and the issue is not listed in CISA KEV, the potential for remote code execution makes it a significant risk. The likely attack vector involves a malicious or compromised web page that delivers specially crafted HTML containing XML constructs to the browser, enabling the code to run within the sandbox. As the flaw requires only that the victim load the crafted page, it is readily exploitable over the Internet.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 29, 2026 at 23:15 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install Chrome 154.0.8037.57 or any newer release from an official source to obtain the fix for the XML handling flaw.
  • Enable automatic updates or regularly check for and apply the latest Chrome security updates to maintain protection against new threats.
  • Restrict exposure to untrusted web content by using web‑filtering solutions or content‑security policies that block or sanitize problematic XML payloads.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 29, 2026 at 23:15 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6513-1 chromium security update
History

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Chrome Remote Code Execution via XML Handling Vulnerability chromium-browser: Inappropriate implementation in XML
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Moderate


Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Chrome Remote Code Execution via XML Handling Vulnerability

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Inappropriate implementation in XML in Google Chrome prior to 154.0.8037.57 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Weaknesses CWE-841
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-30T03:56:44.302Z

Reserved: 2026-09-22T05:10:57.798Z

Link: CVE-2026-95369

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-29T18:52:05.266Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-29T18:17:30.763

Modified: 2026-10-01T13:56:47.670

Link: CVE-2026-95369

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2026-09-29T17:31:46Z

Links: CVE-2026-95369 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-29T23:30:19Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-841

    Improper Enforcement of Behavioral Workflow