CVE-2026-113148: Memory corruption in Google Chrome
Description
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the WebUI component of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. Google has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-113148 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the WebUI of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation could enable remote code execution inside the sandbox environment via a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 8.8) due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Google has released a stable channel update to fix this issue, as documented in their official advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Chrome, potentially compromising the browser's security and user data. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system components.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of an official fix. Applying this update mitigates the risk without requiring additional actions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:03:08.990Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df8b2cdf04f656642858
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:23 UTC
Last enriched: 10/21/2026, 00:04:16 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 00:04:16 UTC
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