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CVE-2026-113113 Google CVE debrief
A use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's Extensions prior to version 156.0.8078.47 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This issue, classified as Medium severity by Chromium, highlights the importance of keeping browser extensions and the browser itself up-to-date. The vulnerability exists in Chrome versions prior to 156.0.8078.47 and requires immediate attention from IT and security teams to update Chrome to the latest version, ensuring the security and stability of browser deployments. This includes organizations using Chrome for business, education, or government purposes, and IT and security teams should assess
- 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
IT and security teams responsible for managing Google Chrome deployments, particularly in environments where browser security is critical, should assess exposure and prioritize updating Chrome to the latest version. This includes organizations using Chrome for business, education, or government purposes.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-113113 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's Extensions that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox. This vulnerability requires immediate attention from IT and security teams to update Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later, ensuring the security and stability of browser deployments.
- Potential for remote code execution within the sandbox, which could lead to unauthorized actions within the browser
- Necessity for prompt patching to prevent exploitation
- Importance of maintaining up-to-date browser and extension versions for security
- Potential impact on browser performance and stability if not properly addressed
Technical summary
The CVE-2026-113113 vulnerability involves a use-after-free issue in Google Chrome's Extensions. This occurs when the browser's memory management fails to properly handle objects after they have been freed, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by providing a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability was addressed in Chrome version 156.0.8078.47. This issue requires immediate attention from IT and security teams to update Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later, ensuring the security and stability of browser deployments. The vulnerability exists in Chrome versions prior to 156.0.8078.47 and highlights the importance of keeping browser extensions and the browser itself up-to-date.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later
- Ensure all Chrome extensions are updated and compatible with the latest Chrome version
- Monitor browser and extension updates for future vulnerabilities
- 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 vulnerability, including its existence in Chrome versions prior to 156.0.8078.47 and the potential for remote code execution. However, specific details about exploitation or victim impact are not provided.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-113113 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113113
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-113113 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113113
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-113113
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113113.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/495899355
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.