CVE-2026-113252: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-113252 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 156.0.8078.47. It involves improper input validation in the ANGLE component, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. Google has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from improper input validation in the ANGLE graphics engine within Google Chrome on Windows platforms. An attacker can exploit this flaw by delivering a specially crafted HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox environment, potentially compromising the host system. The issue is fixed in Chrome version 156.0.8078.47.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution outside the sandbox, leading to potential full system compromise on affected Windows Chrome installations prior to version 156.0.8078.47. The vulnerability is rated high severity by Chromium security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later, where this vulnerability has been addressed. The vendor advisory confirms an official fix is available via the stable channel update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:13:08.988Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7dfa12cdf04f656642b47
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:45 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:03:16 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:03:16 UTC
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