CVE-2026-113275: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in API 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: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-113275 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting Google Chrome before version 156.0.8078.47. The flaw resides in an API implementation that improperly manages memory, enabling a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the browser sandbox via a specially crafted HTML page. This vulnerability was publicly disclosed and addressed by Google in an official stable channel update.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution within the sandbox environment of Google Chrome. This could enable attackers to run arbitrary code with the privileges of the browser process, potentially leading to further compromise depending on sandbox escape capabilities. The severity is considered medium by the Chromium security team.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official 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 vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html for update details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:14:36.807Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7dfa52cdf04f656642b80
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:49 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 22:48:54 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:49:12 UTC
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