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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
Google
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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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/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.