CVE-2026-113174: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.47 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-113174 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting Google Chrome's Extensions prior to version 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation involves a remote attacker leveraging a specially crafted HTML page to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox environment of the browser. This vulnerability was publicly disclosed and addressed by Google in an official stable channel update.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome. This may allow attackers to perform actions with the privileges of the browser process, potentially compromising user data or browser integrity. However, the impact is limited by sandbox containment and the vulnerability is rated medium severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Google in Chrome version 156.0.8078.47. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html for update instructions and confirmation of the fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:05:29.860Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df912cdf04f65664287b
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:29 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:49:05 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 00:04:04 UTC
Views: 2
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.