CVE-2026-113240: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in Chromecast in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.47 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-113240 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Chromecast feature of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to deliver a specially crafted HTML page, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution within the browser sandbox. The vulnerability is rated medium severity by Chromium security. The issue is addressed in the stable Chrome release 156.0.8078.47.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution inside the Chrome sandbox, potentially compromising browser security. However, the impact is limited by sandbox containment and the medium severity rating.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms that this is an official fix. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:11:15.296Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df9f2cdf04f6566428f6
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:43 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:18:42 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 00:04:04 UTC
Views: 2
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