CVE-2026-113290: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in Input 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-2026-113290 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting Google Chrome before version 156.0.8078.47. The flaw resides in the Input handling code and can be triggered remotely via a specially crafted HTML page, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution inside the browser sandbox. The issue was publicly disclosed and patched by Google in the stable channel update referenced in the vendor advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially compromising the security of the affected system. However, the vulnerability is rated medium severity, indicating a moderate level of risk.
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
- 2026-10-19T23:15:59.358Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7dfa92cdf04f656642b95
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:53 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 22:19:00 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:49:12 UTC
Views: 2
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