CVE-2026-113215: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Extensions 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 tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. Google has released a stable channel update to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-113215 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Extensions feature of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation requires user interaction via a maliciously crafted HTML page, enabling remote code execution inside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 8.8) due to its potential to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Google has published an official advisory and released a patch in Chrome version 156.0.8078.47 to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially leading to full compromise of the browser process. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor has released an official fix as detailed in the Google Chrome stable channel update advisory. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:09:47.217Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df992cdf04f6566428cf
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:37 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:33:19 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:34:07 UTC
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