CVE-2026-113255: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in CustomTabs in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 156.0.8078.47 allowed a remote attacker to 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
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the CustomTabs feature of Google Chrome on Android. Exploitation requires a crafted HTML page that triggers the flaw, enabling remote code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The issue affects Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47 and was addressed in that release. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of Google Chrome on Android, potentially compromising the security of the affected device. The impact is limited by the sandbox containment and the medium severity rating.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Android to version 156.0.8078.47 or later, where this vulnerability is patched. Applying this official fix fully mitigates the issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:13:14.912Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7dfa12cdf04f656642b4a
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:45 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:04:01 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:34:07 UTC
Views: 2
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