CVE-2026-113187: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-113187 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the DOM component of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by crafting a malicious 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 condition in the Document Object Model (DOM) of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation requires a user to visit a specially crafted HTML page, which can trigger arbitrary code execution inside the browser's sandbox environment. The issue is rated with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The sandbox limits the scope of impact but does not eliminate the risk of code execution.
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
- 2026-10-19T23:06:54.395Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df932cdf04f65664288a
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:31 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:48:24 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:48:24 UTC
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