CVE-2026-113228: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-113228 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Network component of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has been assigned a medium severity level by Chromium security. A stable channel update addressing this issue has been released by Google.
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 Network module of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside the browser's sandbox environment. The issue was publicly disclosed and patched by Google in an official stable channel update.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially enabling attackers to run arbitrary code. The sandbox limits the scope of impact, reducing the severity to medium. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official stable channel update for Chrome that fixes this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to remediate this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:10:37.172Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df9b2cdf04f6566428de
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:39 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:19:10 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:34:07 UTC
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