CVE-2026-113327: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in Chromecast 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-2026-113327 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Chromecast functionality of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to serve a crafted HTML page that triggers the flaw, enabling arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The issue was publicly disclosed and patched by Google in the stable channel update 156.0.8078.47.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandbox of the Chrome browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions limited by sandbox restrictions. The vulnerability is rated medium severity, indicating a moderate impact on affected systems.
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
- 2026-10-19T23:18:50.535Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7dfb12cdf04f656642bd9
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:40:01 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 21:49:12 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:49:12 UTC
Views: 3
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