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CVE-2026-113041 Google CVE debrief
CVE-2026-113041 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 2026-10-20T21:02:21.800Z and has not been modified since then. This use-after-free vulnerability in the Actor component allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page, posing a Medium security risk according to Chromium. Users of Google Chrome, particularly those with versions prior to 156.0.8078.47, should assess their exposure and update to the latest version to mitigate potential risks.
- Vendor
- Product
- Chrome
- CVSS
- Unknown
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-20
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-21
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-20
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-21
Who should care
Google Chrome users, particularly those with versions prior to 156.0.8078.47, should assess their exposure and update to the latest version to mitigate potential risks. This includes operators managing Chrome deployments, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams monitoring for potential anomalies in Chrome usage. Updating to the latest version is crucial to prevent potential exploitation attempts and ensure sandboxing and
Why it matters
CVE-2026-113041 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's Actor component that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox. Chrome users, particularly those with versions prior to 156.0.8078.47, should assess their exposure and update to the latest version to mitigate potential risks.
- Remote attackers may attempt to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox
- Chrome users may be vulnerable to potential exploitation attempts
- Defenders should verify and update Chrome to the latest version
- Security teams should monitor for potential anomalies in Chrome usage
Technical summary
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Actor component of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page, posing a Medium security risk according to Chromium. The vulnerability is detailed in CVE Program and NVD records, emphasizing the need for Chrome users to update to the latest version to mitigate risks. Technical details are based on available source information, with a focus on defensive priorities for Chrome users.
Defensive priority
Medium priority for Chrome users to verify and update to the latest version.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify Chrome version and update to 156.0.8078.47 or later
- Review and implement security best practices for sandboxing and user input validation
- Monitor for potential exploitation attempts and anomalies in Chrome usage
- 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
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's Actor component. Chromium security severity is rated as Medium. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. Evidence is based on CVE Program and NVD records, with limitations on source-provided information. Defenders should verify Chrome version and update to the latest version.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-113041 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113041
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-113041 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113041
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-113041
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113041.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/524319033
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.