CVE-2026-113221: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-113221 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Google Lens 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. A fix is available in Chrome version 156.0.8078.47.
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 Google Lens feature of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. Exploiting this flaw, an attacker can execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox environment by delivering a specially crafted HTML page to the victim. The issue is classified with a high severity level (CVSS 8.8) due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Google has released an official fix in Chrome version 156.0.8078.47 as noted in their stable channel update advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, the attack requires user interaction (UI:R) and network access (AV:N). There are no known exploits in the wild 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 provided an official fix, and applying this update is the recommended mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:10:18.995Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df9b2cdf04f6566428d7
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:39 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:19:19 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:34:07 UTC
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