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CVE-2026-113244 Google CVE debrief
CVE-2026-113244 is an improper input validation vulnerability in the UI of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This vulnerability could potentially allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security severity is rated as Low. The vulnerability affects Google Chrome installations and defenders should assess exposure and prioritize verification and updates to mitigate this vulnerability. The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, affected versions, and references to additional information.
- 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 and securing Google Chrome installations should assess exposure and prioritize verification and updates to mitigate this vulnerability. This includes IT teams, security teams, and administrators who manage Google Chrome deployments. They should review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance, and plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal and
Why it matters
CVE-2026-113244 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
- Potential execution of arbitrary code inside the sandbox.
- Possible disruption of Google Chrome services.
- Need for verification and updates to Google Chrome.
- Potential impact on user data and security.
Technical summary
The vulnerability is caused by improper input validation in the UI of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This could potentially allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security severity is rated as Low. The vulnerability affects Google Chrome installations and defenders should assess exposure and prioritize verification and updates to mitigate this vulnerability. The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, affected versions, and references to additional information.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify and update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later.
- Review and implement additional security measures to detect and prevent potential attacks.
- Monitor Google Chrome for any suspicious activity or anomalies.
- Confirm whether affected Google Chrome installations 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 vulnerability, including its description, affected versions, and references to additional information. The vulnerability has a low severity rating according to the Chromium security team. Defenders should verify and update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. The source item from cve_program_cvelist_v5 and the official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata are available for review.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-113244 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113244
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-113244 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113244
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-113244
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113244.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/514078112
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.