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CVE-2026-113061 Google CVE debrief
PatchSiren debrief for CVE-2026-113061: Memory corruption in Chromoting in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.47 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability impacts Google Chrome users who have not updated to the latest version. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize updates to prevent potential arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox. The CVE record and source item provide details on the memory corruption vulnerability in Chromoting in Google Chrome.
- Vendor
- 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 Google Chrome deployments should assess exposure and prioritize updates. This includes IT teams managing Chrome installations in their organizations, security teams monitoring for potential attacks, and operators responsible for maintaining Chrome-based systems. They should verify Chrome versions and update to 156.0.8078.47 or later to prevent potential arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox.
Why it matters
Defenders should prioritize verifying Chrome versions and updating to 156.0.8078.47 or later to prevent potential arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox.
- Potential arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox
- Verification of Chrome versions and updates required
- Monitoring for potential attacks targeting this vulnerability
Technical summary
Memory corruption in Chromoting in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.47 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability impacts Google Chrome users who have not updated to the latest version. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize updates to prevent potential arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox. The vulnerability was reported and patched by Google Chrome. The CVE record and source item provide details on the memory corruption vulnerability in Chromoting in Google Chrome.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying Chrome versions and updating to 156.0.8078.47 or later.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify Chrome versions and update to 156.0.8078.47 or later
- Review and implement secure coding practices for Chromoting
- Monitor for potential attacks 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 memory corruption vulnerability in Chromoting in Google Chrome. The vulnerability was reported and patched by Google Chrome. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-20T21:02:47.870Z and has not been modified since then. The source item provides additional details on the vulnerability. Defenders should verify Chrome versions and update to 156.0.8078.47 or later to prevent potential arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-113061 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113061
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-113061 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113061
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-113061
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113061.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/554557866
Supplemental source
Methodology and review provenance
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