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CVE-2026-113260 Google CVE debrief

A memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome 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 severity is rated as Low. This vulnerability affects Google Chrome deployments, and defenders should assess exposure and prioritize patching to prevent potential arbitrary code execution. The CVE record and source item provide details on the memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome.

Vendor
Google
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 should assess exposure and prioritize patching to prevent potential arbitrary code execution. This includes verifying Google Chrome versions and updating to 156.0.8078.47 or later. Monitoring and review of defensive measures are necessary to prevent exploitation. Defenders must verify Google Chrome versions and update to 156.0.8078.47 or later.

Why it matters

The memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome could potentially allow arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches for Google Chrome versions prior to 156.0.8078.47.

  • Potential arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox requires verification and patching
  • Defenders must verify Google Chrome versions and update to 156.0.8078.47 or later
  • Monitoring and review of defensive measures are necessary to prevent exploitation

Technical summary

The memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome 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 severity is rated as Low. This vulnerability affects Google Chrome deployments, and defenders should assess exposure and prioritize patching to prevent potential arbitrary code execution. The CVE record and source item provide details on the memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches for Google Chrome versions prior to 156.0.8078.47.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches for Google Chrome versions prior to 156.0.8078.47, as the vulnerability could potentially allow arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and apply Google Chrome updates to version 156.0.8078.47 or later
  • Monitor Google Chrome versions in use and assess exposure
  • Review and update defensive measures to prevent potential arbitrary code execution
  • Confirm whether affected product 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
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome. The Chromium security severity is rated as Low. The vulnerability affects Google Chrome versions prior to 156.0.8078.47, and defenders should verify exposure and apply patches. The source details are limited, and explicit evidence-limit language and defensive verification tasks are necessary.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-113260 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113260

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-113260 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113260

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • CVE-2026-113260

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113260.json

    cve_program_cvelist_v5

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html

    Supplemental source

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/553326035

    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.