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CVE-2026-113312 Google CVE debrief
A memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome's Autofill feature on Mac systems prior to version 156.0.8078.47 could potentially allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability was reported and patched, with users advised to update to the latest version to mitigate potential risks. The vulnerability's impact is limited to the sandbox, reducing the potential damage. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize verification and updates.
- 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 on Mac systems should assess exposure and prioritize verification and updates to mitigate potential risks.
Why it matters
A memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome's Autofill feature on Mac systems prior to version 156.0.8078.47 could potentially allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Google Chrome to mitigate potential risks.
- Verify and update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later on Mac systems to prevent potential exploitation.
- Monitor Google Chrome for any suspicious activity or potential exploitation attempts to detect potential security incidents.
- Implement additional security measures, such as sandboxing and isolation, to reduce the impact of potential exploitation and limit the attack surface.
Technical summary
The CVE record describes a memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome's Autofill feature on Mac systems prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This vulnerability could potentially allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability's technical details are limited, but it is reported to have a Low severity level according to Chromium. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Google Chrome to mitigate potential risks. The vulnerability's impact is limited to the sandbox, reducing the potential damage.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later on Mac systems to mitigate potential risks.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify and update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later on Mac systems.
- Monitor Google Chrome for any suspicious activity or potential exploitation attempts.
- Implement additional security measures, such as sandboxing and isolation, to reduce the impact of potential exploitation.
- 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 Google Chrome's Autofill feature. The Chromium security severity is listed as Low. Evidence from the CVE Program and NIST NVD detail pages confirm the vulnerability's existence and provide additional context. However, the exact scope of affected systems and potential exploitation attempts are not detailed. Defenders should verify and update Google Chrome to mitigate potential risks.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-113312 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113312
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-113312 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113312
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-113312
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113312.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/439873332
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.