CVE-2026-113314 Google CVE debrief

Who should care

Google Chrome users, particularly those with versions prior to 156.0.8078.47, should assess their exposure and consider updating to the latest version. Operators of Chrome-based systems, security teams, and vulnerability management teams should review this vulnerability and plan for updates or mitigations as necessary. This vulnerability may impact Chrome users who have not updated to the latest version, potentially allowing remote attackers to execute

Why it matters

CVE-2026-113314 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox. Defenders should prioritize verifying Chrome version and updating to 156.0.8078.47 or later.

• Remote attackers may attempt to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox
• Defenders should verify Chrome version and update to 156.0.8078.47 or later
• Further verification is required to determine the actual impact and affected scope

Technical summary

A use-after-free vulnerability in the Media component of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could be exploited by remote attackers through a crafted HTML page, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution within the sandbox. Defenders should prioritize verifying Chrome version and updating to 156.0.8078.47 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. The vulnerability's impact and affected scope require further verification.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying Chrome version and updating to 156.0.8078.47 or later.

Recommended defensive actions

• Verify Chrome version and update to 156.0.8078.47 or later
• Monitor for suspicious activity
• Implement compensating controls
• Review official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance
• Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
• Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
• Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability. Further verification is required to determine the actual impact and affected scope. Evidence is limited to CVE Program and NVD records. Defenders should verify Chrome version and review official advisories for affected scope and severity. Limited source information suggests a low severity rating.

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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.