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CVE-2026-113049 Google CVE debrief
A memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47 could potentially allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability affects the Core component of Google Chrome and has a medium severity level according to the Chromium security team. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize updates to address this vulnerability. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-20T21:02:22.990Z and has not been modified since then.
- 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 updates to address this vulnerability. This includes reviewing and monitoring Google Chrome updates for potential security patches and implementing sandboxing and isolation measures to limit the impact of potential attacks. Additionally, defenders should verify affected versions and remediation status, and plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through
Why it matters
A memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome could potentially allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox. Defenders should prioritize updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later.
- Potential execution of arbitrary code inside the sandbox
- Requires verification of affected versions and remediation status
- Defenders should monitor Google Chrome updates for potential security patches
- Updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later is recommended
Technical summary
The CVE record describes a memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. The vulnerability could potentially allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability affects the Core component of Google Chrome and has a medium severity level according to the Chromium security team. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-20T21:02:22.990Z and has not been modified since then. Defenders should prioritize updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to address this vulnerability.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to address this vulnerability.
Recommended defensive actions
- Update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later
- Review and monitor Google Chrome updates for potential security patches
- Implement sandboxing and isolation measures to limit the impact of potential attacks
- 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 memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. However, the CVSS score and severity are not provided. The vulnerability has a medium severity level according to the Chromium security team. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-20T21:02:22.990Z and has not been modified since then. Defenders should verify affected versions and remediation status.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-113049 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113049
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-113049 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113049
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-113049
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113049.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/537465180
Supplemental source
Methodology and review provenance
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