CVE-2026-113173: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-113173 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 156.0.8078.47. It involves improper input validation in the user interface, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit and has a CVSS score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android is caused by improper input validation in the UI component. An attacker can craft a malicious HTML page that, when viewed by the user, may lead to arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The issue affects versions prior to 156.0.8078.47. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low complexity and no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution within the sandbox, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device. However, the attack requires user interaction (e.g., visiting a malicious webpage). There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of publication.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 156.0.8078.47. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html for details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:05:25.953Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df912cdf04f65664287a
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:29 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:49:08 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:49:08 UTC
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