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CVE-2026-113299 Google CVE debrief
A memory corruption vulnerability in WebProtect in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.47 was reported. This issue could potentially allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security team classified this issue as Low severity. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing the impact of this vulnerability on their systems, particularly those using Google Chrome. The CVE record and source item provide details about the memory corruption vulnerability in WebProtect in Google Chrome.
- 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 impact of this vulnerability on their systems and prioritize verification and potential updates. This includes operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams who need to verify exposure and apply updates or mitigations. Defenders should also review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
Why it matters
A memory corruption vulnerability in WebProtect in Google Chrome could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and updating Chrome deployments.
- Defenders should verify exposure and assess potential impact on Google Chrome deployments.
- This vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox.
- Defenders should prioritize updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later.
Technical summary
The CVE record describes a memory corruption vulnerability in WebProtect in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.47. This issue could potentially allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability affects Google Chrome deployments, and defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing the impact of this vulnerability on their systems. The Chromium security team classified this issue as Low severity. The CVE record and source item provide details about the memory corruption vulnerability in WebProtect 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 about the memory corruption vulnerability in WebProtect in Google Chrome. However, the record of affected versions and potential exploitation is limited.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-113299 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113299
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-113299 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113299
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-113299
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113299.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/532987588
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.