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CVE-2026-113046 Google CVE debrief
CVE-2026-113046 is an improper input validation vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This vulnerability 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. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize verification and updates to mitigate this vulnerability. The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, affected versions, and references to additional information.
- 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 verification and updates to mitigate this vulnerability. This includes reviewing and implementing additional security measures to prevent exploitation and monitoring for any suspicious activity related to this vulnerability. Defenders should also confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-113046 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome that could allow remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
- Potential execution of arbitrary code inside the sandbox
- Requires verification of Google Chrome version and updates
- Monitoring for suspicious activity related to this vulnerability
Technical summary
The vulnerability is caused by improper input validation in Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This 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. The vulnerability affects Google Chrome deployments and defenders should assess exposure and prioritize verification and updates to mitigate this vulnerability. The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, affected versions, and references to additional information.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify and update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later
- Review and implement additional security measures to prevent exploitation
- Monitor for any suspicious activity related to this vulnerability
- 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 source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, affected versions, and references to additional information. The vulnerability is caused by improper input validation in Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This 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. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to mitigate
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-113046 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113046
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-113046 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113046
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-113046
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113046.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/562999635
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.