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CVE-2026-113044 Google CVE debrief
A use-after-free vulnerability in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.47 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This high-severity issue was addressed in Google Chrome version 156.0.8078.47. Defenders managing Chrome deployments should assess exposure and prioritize patching to prevent potential exploitation of this vulnerability. Evidence from official sources supports the existence of this vulnerability and the need for prompt action.
- 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
Defenders responsible for managing Google Chrome deployments should assess exposure and prioritize patching to prevent potential exploitation of this vulnerability. This includes verifying and applying the patch for Google Chrome version 156.0.8078.47 or later, and monitoring for potential exploitation attempts. Security teams and vulnerability management teams should review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity,
Why it matters
CVE-2026-113044 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's V8 engine that allows remote code execution inside the sandbox. Defenders managing Chrome deployments should assess exposure, prioritize patching to version 156.0.8078.47 or later, and monitor for potential exploitation attempts. Evidence from official sources supports the existence of this vulnerability and the need for prompt action.
- Remote code execution inside the sandbox
- Potential for exploitation via crafted HTML pages
- Requires verification of Google Chrome version and patch application
- Defensive priority for patching and monitoring
Technical summary
The CVE-2026-113044 vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in the V8 engine of Google Chrome. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox by providing a crafted HTML page. The issue was addressed in Google Chrome version 156.0.8078.47. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize patching to prevent potential exploitation of this high-severity vulnerability. Official sources confirm the vulnerability's existence and severity, and recommend patching to version 156.0.8078.47 or later.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Assess exposure and prioritize patching for Google Chrome versions prior to 156.0.8078.47
- Verify and apply the patch for Google Chrome version 156.0.8078.47 or later
- Monitor for potential exploitation attempts targeting 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 source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its existence in Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47 and the potential for remote code execution. Official sources confirm the vulnerability's severity and the need for patching. Defenders should verify Google Chrome version and apply the patch. Monitoring for potential exploitation attempts is also recommended.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-113044 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113044
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-113044 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113044
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-113044
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113044.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/559266116
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.