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CVE-2026-110144 Google CVE debrief
CVE-2026-110144 is a High-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows, allowing a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a local program. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-13T21:01:43.876Z and was last modified on 2026-10-15T03:56:28.002Z. The NVD entry is currently unmodified. This vulnerability is caused by incorrect authorization in Mojo, a component used in Google Chrome. The vulnerability's High severity indicates that it could have significant operational impacts if exploited. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying the patch to Google Chrome, ensuring all instances are updated to version 155.0.8059.79 or later,
- Vendor
- Product
- Chrome
- CVSS
- Unknown
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-13
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-15
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-13
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-15
Who should care
Defenders responsible for managing Google Chrome installations, particularly in environments where Chrome is widely used, should assess exposure and apply the patch. IT and security teams should verify that all Chrome instances are updated and monitor for suspicious activity.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-110144 is a High-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows that could allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox. Defenders should prioritize patching Chrome, assessing exposure, and monitoring for suspicious activity.
- Potential execution of arbitrary code outside the sandbox by a local attacker.
- Requires verification of Chrome version and application of patches.
- Monitoring for suspicious local program activity is necessary.
- Incident response plans should be reviewed and updated.
Technical summary
The vulnerability, CVE-2026-110144, is caused by incorrect authorization in Mojo in Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 155.0.8059.79. This allows a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a local program. The vulnerability's High severity indicates that it could have significant operational impacts if exploited, emphasizing the need for defenders to prioritize patching Chrome, assessing exposure, and monitoring for suspicious activity. The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its High severity and potential impact. However, some information, such as CVSS score and specific affected versions, is not provided. Defenders should focus
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying the patch to Google Chrome, ensuring all instances are updated to version 155.0.8059.79 or later, and assess exposure in their environment.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify and apply the patch to Google Chrome, ensuring all instances are updated to version 155.0.8059.79 or later.
- Assess exposure in the environment, focusing on systems where Chrome is used.
- Monitor for any suspicious local program activity that could be related to this vulnerability.
- Review and update incident response plans to account for potential exploitation.
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
- Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.
- Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its High severity and potential impact. However, some information, such as CVSS score and specific affected versions, is not provided.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-110144 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-110144
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-110144 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-110144
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-110144
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/110xxx/CVE-2026-110144.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01668083673.html
Supplemental source
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/565252396
Supplemental source
Methodology and review provenance
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