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CVE-2026-113279 Google CVE debrief
CVE-2026-113279 debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The vulnerability is a memory corruption issue in the Accessibility component 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 Critical. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize updates to mitigate potential memory corruption vulnerabilities. The CVE record and source item indicate a memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47.
- 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 updates to mitigate potential memory corruption vulnerabilities. This includes reviewing Chrome version 156.0.8078.47 or earlier for potential vulnerabilities and updating to a fixed version if necessary. Additionally, defenders should monitor for potential memory corruption attacks and review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is is
Why it matters
Defenders should prioritize updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to mitigate a memory corruption vulnerability in the Accessibility component, which could potentially allow remote code execution inside the sandbox.
- Potential for remote code execution inside the sandbox
- Memory corruption vulnerability in Accessibility component
- Critical Chromium security severity rating
Technical summary
Memory corruption in Accessibility in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.47 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a Critical Chromium security severity rating. Defenders should assess Chrome version and update to a fixed version if necessary to mitigate potential memory corruption vulnerabilities. The vulnerability is in the Accessibility component of Google Chrome. The CVE record and source item indicate a memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47.
Defensive priority
Assess Chrome version 156.0.8078.47 or earlier for potential memory corruption vulnerabilities and update to a fixed version if necessary.
Recommended defensive actions
- Review Chrome version 156.0.8078.47 or earlier for potential vulnerabilities
- Update Chrome to a fixed version if necessary
- Monitor for potential memory corruption attacks
- 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 indicate a memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. The Chromium security severity is listed as Critical. The vulnerability is in the Accessibility component. Defenders should verify Chrome version and update to a fixed version if necessary. Evidence is limited to CVE and source item details.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-113279 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113279
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-113279 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113279
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-113279
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113279.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/570093145
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.