PatchSiren cyber security CVE debrief
CVE-2026-113027 Google CVE debrief
A memory corruption vulnerability in WebFonts in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.47 could potentially allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security severity is rated as Low. This vulnerability requires immediate attention from defenders responsible for managing Chrome deployments. They should verify exposure and assess potential impact, especially for Chrome versions prior to 156.0.8078.47. The vulnerability's existence in WebFonts and its potential for remote code execution inside the sandbox necessitate verification of Chrome version and exposure.
- Vendor
- Product
- Chrome
- CVSS
- Unknown
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-20
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-20
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-20
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-20
Who should care
Defenders responsible for managing Chrome deployments should verify exposure and assess potential impact. This includes IT administrators, security teams, and developers using Chrome for web applications.
Why it matters
Defenders should care about CVE-2026-113027 because it involves a memory corruption vulnerability in WebFonts in Google Chrome, which could potentially allow remote code execution inside the sandbox. This requires verification of exposure, especially for Chrome versions prior to 156.0.8078.47, and assessment of potential impact on Chrome deployments.
- Potential for remote code execution inside the sandbox
- Need for verification of Chrome version and exposure
- Possible impact on Chrome-based web applications
- Limited details on exploitation or actual impact
Technical summary
The vulnerability exists in WebFonts in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.47. A remote attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security severity is rated as Low. This issue requires defenders to prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact, focusing on Chrome versions prior to 156.0.8078.47. The vulnerability's technical details indicate a need for immediate review of Chrome deployments and potential updates to mitigate the risk of remote code execution.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact, focusing on Chrome versions prior to 156.0.8078.47.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify Chrome version and update to 156.0.8078.47 or later if necessary
- Assess exposure and potential impact for Chrome users
- Monitor for potential sandbox escapes or code execution 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. However, specific details on exploitation or impact are limited.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-113027 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113027
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-113027 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113027
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-113027
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113027.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_02018666648.html
Supplemental source
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/505807063
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.