CVE-2026-113189: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Core component of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating according to Chromium security standards.
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-113189 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Core of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to deliver a specially crafted HTML page that triggers the use-after-free condition, enabling arbitrary code execution outside the browser sandbox. This vulnerability affects desktop versions of Chrome and was publicly disclosed with a medium severity rating. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution outside the sandbox, which can lead to compromise of the host system. The vulnerability requires user interaction (visiting a malicious HTML page) and could bypass sandbox protections, increasing the risk to affected users.
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 for details: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:06:57.089Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df952cdf04f6566428ae
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:33 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:48:38 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:48:38 UTC
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