CVE-2026-113091: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-113091 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the PerformanceAPIs component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 156.0.8078.47. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8.
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 PerformanceAPIs of Google Chrome on Android platforms before version 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation requires user interaction via a maliciously crafted HTML page, enabling remote code execution inside the sandbox environment. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser on Android, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the browser environment. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 156.0.8078.47. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations on Android to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory for confirmation and update instructions: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T22:57:17.403Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df822cdf04f65664276f
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:14 UTC
Last enriched: 10/21/2026, 00:48:27 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 00:48:27 UTC
Views: 3
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