CVE-2026-113218: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the DataTransfer 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
CVE-2026-113218 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the DataTransfer implementation of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation requires a user to visit a specially crafted HTML page, which can lead to arbitrary code execution inside the browser sandbox. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time. The vendor has published an advisory for a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This can lead to full control over the browser process and potentially further system compromise depending on sandbox escapes.
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
- 2026-10-19T23:09:52.602Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df992cdf04f6566428d2
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:37 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:33:13 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:34:07 UTC
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