CVE-2026-113222: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-113222 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has been assigned a high severity rating by Chromium security. A fix is available in Chrome version 156.0.8078.47.
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the V8 engine component of Google Chrome before version 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation requires a crafted HTML page that triggers the flaw, potentially enabling remote code execution outside the sandbox. The issue was publicly disclosed and patched by Google in the stable channel update 156.0.8078.47.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the browser process outside the sandbox, increasing the risk of system compromise. However, 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. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:10:22.559Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df9b2cdf04f6566428d8
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:39 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:03:30 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:03:30 UTC
Views: 3
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