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CVE-2026-113132 Google CVE debrief

A memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools, 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 Chromium security team has assessed this vulnerability as having a Low severity. This vulnerability was addressed through a stable channel update for desktop. The CVE Program and NVD have provided official records of this vulnerability. Defenders should assess exposure and apply patches, as this vulnerability could potentially impact Chrome users, particularly in environments where remote access or untrusted input is common.

Vendor
Google
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, particularly in environments where remote access or untrusted input is common, should assess exposure and apply patches.

Why it matters

This vulnerability could potentially impact Chrome users, particularly in environments where remote access or untrusted input is common. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches.

  • Potential remote code execution inside the sandbox
  • Requires verification of Chrome version and patching
  • Monitoring for suspicious DevTools activity may be necessary

Technical summary

Memory corruption in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.47 allows a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability was addressed through a stable channel update for desktop. The Chromium security team assessed this vulnerability as having a Low severity. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches, as this vulnerability could potentially impact Chrome users, particularly in environments where remote access or untrusted input is common.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches, as this vulnerability could potentially impact Chrome users.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify Chrome version and apply patches if necessary
  • Monitor for suspicious activity in Chrome DevTools
  • Implement additional security measures for sandbox environments
  • 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 Program and NVD have provided official records of this vulnerability. Google has also provided a stable channel update for desktop. This information is based on the official CVE record and NVD vulnerability detail. Additional verification is recommended to ensure accurate exposure assessment and patch application. The vulnerability was assessed as Low severity by the Chromium security team.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-113132 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113132

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-113132 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113132

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • CVE-2026-113132

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113132.json

    cve_program_cvelist_v5

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html

    Supplemental source

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/562953023

    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.