CVE-2026-113271: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in Accessibility in Google Chrome 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: Critical)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free error in the Accessibility feature of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to deliver a specially crafted HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution within the sandbox environment. The flaw is classified as critical by Chromium security. The vendor has released a stable channel update fixing this issue in version 156.0.8078.47.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of the Chrome browser, potentially allowing attackers to run malicious code remotely via a crafted HTML page. This could compromise the security and integrity of the affected system's browsing session.
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 for details: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:14:17.905Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7dfa52cdf04f656642b7c
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:49 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 22:49:03 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 00:04:04 UTC
Views: 5
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