CVE-2026-113168: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-113168 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Permissions component of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. A fix is available 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 Permissions module of Google Chrome before version 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation requires a user to visit a specially crafted HTML page, enabling remote code execution inside the sandboxed environment. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has released an official fix in version 156.0.8078.47 as confirmed by the Google Chrome stable channel update advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) and the vulnerability is rated as high severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms that an official fix is available. No additional mitigation steps are required once the update is applied.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:04:59.098Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df8f2cdf04f656642873
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:27 UTC
Last enriched: 10/21/2026, 00:03:13 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 00:03:13 UTC
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