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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
- 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
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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.
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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
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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
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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/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.