CVE-2026-113344: Google Chrome use after free in Performance

CVE-2026-113344 · Severity: info · Published 2026-10-20

Google Chrome is a web browser used by billions of users worldwide. A use-after-free vulnerability in Chrome's Performance component allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. Exploitation could lead to browser crashes, data theft, or further system compromise.

Technologies: Google Chrome. Vendors: Google.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-113344 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-113344 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-113344?
Informational severity, published 20 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.47.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-113344?
Yes: fixed in Chrome 156.0.8078.47. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-113344 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-113344?
Check whether you run Google Chrome at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: Chrome 156.0.8078.47

Technical details

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Performance component of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. The vulnerability can be triggered by a remote attacker via a crafted HTML page delivered over the network. Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution within the browser sandbox, limiting but not preventing potential impact.

Affected products

  • Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.47

Timeline

  • 2026-10-20: disclosed
  • 2026-10-20: patched

References

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