CVE-2026-113235: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Description
An improper input validation vulnerability exists in the Passwords component of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by leveraging a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated with medium severity by Chromium security.
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-113235 describes an improper input validation issue in the Passwords feature of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. This vulnerability could be exploited remotely via a specially crafted HTML page to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox, potentially compromising the affected system. The issue is acknowledged and rated medium severity by the Chromium security team. The vendor advisory URL points to a Chrome stable channel update that presumably addresses this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution outside the sandbox, which may lead to compromise of the host system. The medium severity rating indicates a moderate level of risk, balancing exploitability and impact.
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 at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html for details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:11:07.145Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df9d2cdf04f6566428e7
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:41 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:18:53 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:18:53 UTC
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