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CVE-2026-112995 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-112995 debrief based on CVE Program and NVD records. Google Chrome users should assess exposure to version 156.0.8078.47 and earlier. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-20T21:02:15.935Z and has not been modified since then. This use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's Animation component could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. Defenders should assess exposure, prioritize updates, and monitor for future Chrome security advisories.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
Unknown
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-20
Original CVE updated
2026-10-23
Advisory published
2026-10-20
Advisory updated
2026-10-23

Who should care

Google Chrome users, particularly those with versions prior to 156.0.8078.47, should assess their exposure to this vulnerability and apply updates as necessary. IT administrators and security teams responsible for managing Google Chrome installations should prioritize updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later and monitor for future Chrome security advisories. Additionally, defenders should assess exposure, prioritize updates, and monitor for

Why it matters

CVE-2026-112995 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's Animation component that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox. Defenders should assess exposure, prioritize updates, and monitor for future Chrome security advisories.

  • Remote attackers may be able to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox.
  • Successful exploitation requires user interaction via a crafted HTML page.
  • Defenders should prioritize updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later.
  • Exposure assessment and inventory checks are necessary for Google Chrome installations.

Technical summary

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Animation component of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is a result of improper handling of memory, leading to a use-after-free condition. Defenders should prioritize updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later and assess exposure of Google Chrome installations to this vulnerability. Exposure assessment and inventory checks are necessary for Google Chrome installations.

Defensive priority

Medium

Recommended defensive actions

  • Review and apply Google Chrome updates to ensure version 156.0.8078.47 or later is deployed.
  • Monitor Google Chrome release notes and security advisories for future updates.
  • Assess exposure of Google Chrome installations to this vulnerability.
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on a use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's Animation component. The vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-112995 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-112995

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-112995 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-112995

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • CVE-2026-112995

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/112xxx/CVE-2026-112995.json

    cve_program_cvelist_v5

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html

    Supplemental source

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/514447367

    Supplemental source

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.