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CVE-2026-113194 Google CVE debrief
A memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47 allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code within the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This issue, tracked as CVE-2026-113194, was reported with a Medium severity level by the Chromium security team. The vulnerability affects Google Chrome versions prior to 156.0.8078.47 and requires verification and updates to mitigate potential risks. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize verification and updates.
- 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 should assess exposure and prioritize verification and updates to mitigate potential risks. This includes reviewing and monitoring Google Chrome for suspicious activity, implementing sandboxing and isolation measures, and tracking exceptions and retesting remediated assets.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-113194 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome that allows potential code execution within the sandbox. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Google Chrome to mitigate potential risks.
- Potential code execution within the sandbox requires verification and mitigation.
- Google Chrome versions prior to 156.0.8078.47 are affected and require updates.
- Defenders should monitor Google Chrome for suspicious activity and implement sandboxing measures.
Technical summary
The memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome, tracked as CVE-2026-113194, allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code within the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The issue was reported with a Medium severity level by the Chromium security team and affects Google Chrome versions prior to 156.0.8078.47. The vulnerability requires verification and updates to mitigate potential risks. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to mitigate potential risks.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to mitigate potential risks.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify and update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later.
- Review and monitor Google Chrome for suspicious activity.
- Implement sandboxing and isolation measures for Google Chrome.
- Confirm whether affected Google Chrome deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
- Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.
- Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed.
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome. However, the record of exploitation or specific impact is not provided, and verification of the vulnerability is recommended.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-113194 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113194
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-113194 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113194
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-113194
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113194.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/513989760
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.