CVE-2026-113200: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-113200 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. Google has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this issue.
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 ANGLE graphics abstraction layer of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can lead to arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed process of Google Chrome, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, the attack requires user interaction (visiting a crafted HTML page) and does not escalate privileges beyond the sandbox.
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. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:07:52.663Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df972cdf04f6566428bc
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:35 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:34:06 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:34:07 UTC
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