CVE-2026-113163: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-113163 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebGL 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 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 error in the WebGL implementation of Google Chrome on Android. Exploitation requires user interaction via a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can lead to arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The issue affects Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47 on Android. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at the time of publication.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser on Android, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the user's browsing environment. The vulnerability requires user interaction (visiting a malicious page) and affects the WebGL component.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 156.0.8078.47 and later. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations on Android to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:04:50.564Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df8f2cdf04f65664286e
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:27 UTC
Last enriched: 10/21/2026, 00:03:29 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 00:04:04 UTC
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