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CVE-2026-113223 Google CVE debrief
A memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools, prior to version 156.0.8078.47, allows a remote attacker to potentially read memory inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security severity is rated as Low. This issue affects Google Chrome's DevTools, which is a critical component for developers. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive information within the sandbox. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize updates 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, particularly in environments where remote access or untrusted input is common, should assess exposure and prioritize updates.
Why it matters
Defenders should care about CVE-2026-113223 because it involves a memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools that could allow a remote attacker to potentially read memory inside the sandbox. The impact is rated as Low severity, but defenders should still prioritize verifying and updating Chrome versions, monitoring for exploitation attempts, and implementing secure coding practices.
- Potential for reading memory inside the sandbox
- Need for verifying and updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later
- Monitoring for potential exploitation attempts
Technical summary
The vulnerability is caused by a memory corruption issue in Google Chrome's DevTools, which can be exploited by a remote attacker via a crafted HTML page. The issue is rated as Low severity by Chromium. The vulnerability affects Google Chrome's DevTools, which is a critical component for developers. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive information within the sandbox. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later, and monitor for potential exploitation attempts. The CVE record and source item provide information on the vulnerability, its impact, and affected versions.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later, and monitor for potential exploitation attempts.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify and update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later
- Monitor for potential exploitation attempts
- Review and implement secure coding practices for HTML page handling
- Conduct a thorough review of the system to identify potential vulnerabilities
- Implement compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
- Track exceptions and retest remediated assets
- Review relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide information on the vulnerability, its impact, and affected versions. However, the corpus does not establish exploitation or victim information. The vulnerability is caused by a memory corruption issue in Google Chrome's DevTools. The issue is rated as Low severity by Chromium. There is no evidence of exploitation in the wild, but defenders should still prioritize verifying and updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later. The CVE Program record and NIST NVD detail page provide source-
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-113223 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113223
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-113223 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113223
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-113223
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113223.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/513735940
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.