CVE-2026-113289: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Description
Improper input validation in PerformanceAPIs 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-2026-113289 is an input validation vulnerability in the Performance APIs of Google Chrome before version 156.0.8078.47. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox environment by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with medium severity by the Chromium security team. Google has published a stable channel update to fix this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially allowing an attacker to execute malicious code remotely via a crafted HTML page. The sandbox limits the scope of impact, reducing overall risk compared to full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official stable channel update that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:15:57.886Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7dfa92cdf04f656642b94
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:53 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 22:19:03 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:49:12 UTC
Views: 2
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