CVE-2026-113080: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-113080 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebAppInstalls component of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. Google has released an official fix in Chrome version 156.0.8078.47.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the WebAppInstalls feature of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution within the browser's sandbox environment. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has published a stable channel update that addresses this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, the sandbox limits the scope of impact to the browser context.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available in Google Chrome version 156.0.8078.47. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T22:56:39.100Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df802cdf04f656642761
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:12 UTC
Last enriched: 10/21/2026, 00:48:57 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 00:48:57 UTC
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