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CVE-2026-113269 Google CVE debrief
A memory corruption vulnerability in BrowserTag in Google Chrome prior to 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 was publicly disclosed and defenders should assess the exposure and potential impact on their systems. The CVE record and source item provide details on the memory corruption vulnerability in BrowserTag in Google Chrome. However, the record does not provide information on known affected versions beyond 156.0.8078.47 or exploitation.
- 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 should assess the exposure and potential impact of this vulnerability on their systems. This includes verifying Chrome version and updating to 156.0.8078.47 or later, assessing potential exposure and impact on systems and applications, and monitoring for exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability. Additionally, defenders should review compensating controls for exposed systems while remedi
Why it matters
A memory corruption vulnerability in BrowserTag in Google Chrome could potentially allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox. Defenders should verify exposure, assess impact, and monitor for exploitation attempts.
- Verify Chrome version and update to 156.0.8078.47 or later.
- Assess potential exposure and impact on systems and applications.
- Monitor for exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability.
Technical summary
The CVE record describes a memory corruption vulnerability in BrowserTag in Google Chrome prior to 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 deployments and defenders should verify exposure, assess impact, and monitor for exploitation attempts. The CVE record and source item provide details on the memory corruption vulnerability in BrowserTag in Google Chrome.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing the impact of this vulnerability on their systems, particularly those using Google Chrome.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify that systems using Google Chrome are updated to version 156.0.8078.47 or later.
- Assess the impact of this vulnerability on systems and applications that use Google Chrome.
- Monitor for potential exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability.
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
- 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 details on the memory corruption vulnerability in BrowserTag in Google Chrome. However, the record does not provide information on known affected versions beyond 156.0.8078.47 or exploitation.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-113269 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113269
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-113269 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113269
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-113269
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113269.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/553334273
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.