CVE-2026-113294: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Description
Improper input validation in Loader 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: Low)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from improper input validation in the Loader component of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. An attacker could exploit this flaw by delivering a specially crafted HTML page, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution within the browser's sandbox environment. The issue is classified as low severity by the Chromium security team. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of the browser. However, the impact is limited due to the sandbox containment and the low severity rating assigned by the Chromium security team. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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
- 2026-10-19T23:16:06.143Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7dfa92cdf04f656642b99
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:53 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 22:18:52 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:19:10 UTC
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