CVE-2026-113227: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-113227 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Editing 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 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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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Editing functionality 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 sandboxed environment of the browser. The issue is addressed by an official fix released by Google in Chrome 156.0.8078.47.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability within the sandboxed process. This could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely by convincing a user to visit a malicious web page.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No additional mitigation steps are required as the official fix addresses the issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:10:35.593Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df9b2cdf04f6566428dd
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:39 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:18:22 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:19:10 UTC
Views: 2
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