CVE-2026-113162: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-113162 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47 involving improper input validation in the Actor component. 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. A fix is available as indicated by the vendor advisory for Chrome stable channel updates.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-113162, affects Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. It stems from improper input validation in the Actor component, which could be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the browser sandbox via a specially crafted HTML page. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has released an official fix as part of the stable channel update.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution within the sandbox environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability requires no privileges and has low attack complexity but requires user interaction (UI:R). There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Google as part of the stable channel update for Chrome. Users and administrators should update to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:04:45.546Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df8f2cdf04f65664286d
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:27 UTC
Last enriched: 10/21/2026, 00:03:32 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 00:03:32 UTC
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