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CVE-2026-113108 Google CVE debrief
CVE-2026-113108 debrief based on CVE Program and NVD records. Google Chrome versions prior to 156.0.8078.47 are vulnerable to a use-after-free issue in the Script component, potentially allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox via crafted HTML pages. This vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and requires immediate attention for Chrome users to update their browsers to mitigate potential risks. IT administrators responsible for Chrome deployments should prioritize updating to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to prevent exploitation.
- 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
Chrome users, IT administrators responsible for Chrome deployments, and security teams monitoring browser vulnerabilities should be aware of this vulnerability. They should prioritize updating to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to mitigate potential risks. Additionally, security teams should review Chrome installations, monitor for suspicious activity, and ensure that all instances are updated to the latest version.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-113108 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's Script component. It allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code within the sandbox via crafted HTML pages. Chrome users should update to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
- Potential remote code execution within the sandbox.
- Requires immediate attention for Chrome users to update.
- May impact organizations using Chrome for critical operations.
Technical summary
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Script component of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and Chrome users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate potential risks. IT administrators should review their Chrome deployments and ensure that all instances are updated to version 156.0.8078.47 or later. Security teams should monitor for suspicious activity and review Chrome installations to prevent exploitation.
Defensive priority
High priority for Chrome users to update to version 156.0.8078.47 or later.
Recommended defensive actions
- Update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later.
- Monitor Chrome releases for future updates.
- Review and update inventory of Chrome installations.
- Verify Chrome version in use and compare to the patched version.
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
- 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
Official CVE Program and NVD records confirm the vulnerability in Google Chrome. Limited details on exploitation or impact are available. Chrome users and IT administrators should verify their current version and update to 156.0.8078.47 or later. Defensive verification tasks include reviewing Chrome installations, monitoring for suspicious activity, and ensuring that security teams are aware of the vulnerability.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-113108 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113108
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-113108 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113108
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-113108
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113108.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/502299325
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.