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CVE-2026-113184 Google CVE debrief
A memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome's Scheduling component 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 rated this issue as Low severity. This vulnerability affects Google Chrome deployments, particularly those who handle security and vulnerability management. Defenders should assess the exposure and potential impact of this vulnerability on their organization, focusing on verifying Chrome version and exposure, and implementing necessary security controls 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
- 2026-10-21
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-20
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-21
Who should care
Defenders responsible for managing Google Chrome deployments, especially those who handle security and vulnerability management, should assess the exposure and potential impact of this vulnerability on their organization.
Why it matters
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Scheduling component could potentially allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure, assessing impact, and implementing necessary security controls to mitigate potential risks.
- Potential execution of arbitrary code inside the sandbox
- Possible disruption of Chrome services or data integrity
- Need for verification of Chrome version and exposure
- Potential for increased security monitoring and incident response
Technical summary
The vulnerability exists in the Scheduling component of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. A remote attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security team rated this issue as Low severity. This issue affects users who access untrusted or potentially malicious websites. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing the impact of this vulnerability on their Chrome deployments. The CVE record and source item provide limited information about the vulnerability, including its existence, affected versions, and potential impact.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing the impact of this vulnerability on their Chrome deployments, especially for users who access untrusted or potentially malicious websites.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify Chrome version and update to 156.0.8078.47 or later if necessary
- Assess exposure and potential impact on Chrome deployments
- Monitor for potential attacks or suspicious activity
- Consider implementing additional security controls, such as sandboxing or isolation
- 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
The CVE record and source item provide limited information about the vulnerability, including its existence, affected versions, and potential impact. However, additional details, such as exploitability and actual attacks, are not provided.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-113184 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113184
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-113184 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113184
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-113184
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113184.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/540068924
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.