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CVE-2026-113064 Google CVE debrief
A memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome's OptimizationGuide 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. This issue, tracked as CVE-2026-113064, was reported with a Medium severity level by the Chromium security team. The vulnerability affects Google Chrome's OptimizationGuide, which is a component that could be exploited to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox. Defenders should assess the vulnerability and apply necessary patches 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
- 2026-10-20
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-20
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-20
Who should care
Defenders responsible for managing Chrome deployments, particularly those exposed to untrusted web content, should assess the vulnerability and apply the necessary patches to mitigate potential risks.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-113064 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome's OptimizationGuide that could allow remote code execution inside the sandbox. Defenders should verify and apply patches, review system configurations, and monitor Chrome installations to mitigate potential risks.
- Potential for remote code execution inside the sandbox requires verification and patching to prevent exploitation.
- Exposure to crafted HTML pages could lead to arbitrary code execution, necessitating immediate attention.
- Verification of Chrome version and ensuring the latest updates are applied is crucial.
- Defenders need to monitor and control web content exposure to mitigate potential risks.
Technical summary
The vulnerability, CVE-2026-113064, is a memory corruption issue in Google Chrome's OptimizationGuide. It was reported with a Medium severity level and could potentially allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The issue was addressed in Chrome version 156.0.8078.47. The vulnerability affects Google Chrome's OptimizationGuide, which is a component that could be exploited to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying the patch to ensure the security of Chrome installations, focusing on systems exposed to untrusted web content.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying the patch to ensure the security of Chrome installations, focusing on systems exposed to untrusted web content.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify and apply the latest Chrome update to ensure version 156.0.8078.47 or later is deployed.
- Review system configurations to ensure Chrome is properly sandboxed.
- Monitor Chrome installations for adherence to security advisories.
- 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.
- Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, affected versions, and references to vendor advisories. The Chromium security team reported the issue with a Medium severity level. There are no known exploits in the wild, but defenders should verify and apply patches to ensure the security of Chrome installations. The CVE Program record and NIST NVD detail page provide additional information on the vulnerability.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-113064 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113064
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-113064 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113064
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-113064
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113064.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/553146807
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.