CVE-2026-113230

Modified Modified - Updated After Analysis

Improper Input Validation in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-10-20

Last updated on: 2026-11-03

Assigner: Chrome

Description

UI misrepresentation in Browser in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.47 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to spoof UI elements via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published

2026-10-20

Last Modified

2026-11-03

Generated

2026-11-10

AI Q&A

2026-10-21

EPSS Evaluated

2026-11-08

NVD

CVE-2026-113230

EUVD

EUVD-2026-105616

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 156.0.8078.47 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-451	The user interface (UI) does not properly represent critical information to the user, allowing the information - or its source - to be obscured or spoofed. This is often a component in phishing attacks.
CWE-20	The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves improper input validation in Google Chrome's browser. A remote attacker could exploit a crafted HTML page to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox, meaning they could run malicious code within a restricted environment designed to limit damage.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires checking the installed version of Google Chrome. If your version is prior to 156.0.8078.47, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'google-chrome --version' or check via package manager (e.g., 'apt list --installed | grep chrome' for Debian-based systems).

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your device through a specially designed webpage. This could lead to unauthorized access to your data, installation of malware, or other harmful actions while bypassing security restrictions.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or exfiltration, violating GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Organizations using vulnerable Chrome versions may face compliance breaches, legal penalties, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later immediately. Disable automatic updates temporarily if needed, but prioritize patching. Avoid visiting untrusted websites until updated.

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