CVE-2026-113011 Google CVE debrief

Who should care

Defenders responsible for managing Google Chrome installations on Windows systems should assess exposure and prioritize updates to mitigate this vulnerability. This includes IT administrators, security teams, and operators responsible for maintaining Chrome deployments. They should review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.

Why it matters

This use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's CredentialProvider on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox. Defenders should prioritize updating Chrome and assessing exposure on Windows systems.

• Potential remote code execution within the sandbox
• Requires immediate update of Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later
• Defenders should assess Chrome installations on Windows systems for exposure

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the CredentialProvider of Google Chrome on Windows, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This issue is classified as Medium severity by Chromium and affects Chrome versions prior to 156.0.8078.47. The vulnerability is caused by a use-after-free error in the CredentialProvider, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. Defenders should prioritize updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Systems running Windows with Chrome installed should be assessed for exposure.

Recommended defensive actions

• Update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later
• Assess Chrome installations on Windows systems for exposure
• Monitor for potential exploitation attempts
• 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 source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its existence in Chrome versions prior to 156.0.8078.47 on Windows. However, specific details about exploitation or victim impact are not provided.

Sources and references

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.