CVE-2026-113195: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-113195 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47 involving improper input validation in the Downloads component. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant risk if exploited. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. A vendor advisory from Google confirms the issue and the availability of a fix in version 156.0.8078.47.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from improper input validation in the Downloads feature of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. An attacker can exploit this by delivering a specially crafted HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside the browser's sandbox environment. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue is addressed by updating to Chrome version 156.0.8078.47 or later as per the official Google advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized actions or data exposure within the sandbox context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official fix in Chrome version 156.0.8078.47. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. There are no indications that additional mitigations are required beyond applying the official update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:07:44.285Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df952cdf04f6566428b4
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:33 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:34:22 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:34:22 UTC
Views: 2
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