Description
Improper input validation in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Published: 2026-07-03
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

Improper input validation in Microsoft Edge (Chromium‑based) permits an attacker to deliver specially crafted data that causes the browser to execute arbitrary code. This flaw, classified as CWE‑20, can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the host system when exploited, potentially allowing remote execution of malware or scripts under the privileges of the browser process.

Affected Systems

Microsoft Edge (Chromium‑based) is affected. No specific version numbers are disclosed; all current releases should be considered potentially vulnerable until a patch is installed.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.5 indicates high severity, while the EPSS score of less than 1% suggests exploitation is unlikely in the near term. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, implying no documented widespread exploitation. Based on the description, the likely attack vector is a remote network delivery of malicious input that triggers the browser to execute code with the privileges of the running instance.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 1, 2026 at 20:03 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest available patch for Microsoft Edge that includes the fix for CVE‑2026‑58292.
  • Restrict or filter inbound traffic that the Edge process may receive, for example by configuring firewall rules or proxy settings to block unsolicited connections to the browser.
  • Enable or enforce built‑in sandboxing and restrict the set of sites or content that can be processed by the browser, reducing the impact of any remaining input‑validation weaknesses.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 1, 2026 at 20:03 UTC.

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History

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper input validation in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Title Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft edge Chromium
Weaknesses CWE-20
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge_chromium:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft edge Chromium
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


Subscriptions

Microsoft Edge Chromium
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-10T17:20:52.257Z

Reserved: 2026-06-29T21:59:30.871Z

Link: CVE-2026-58292

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-06T11:49:30.983Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-07-03T21:17:04.013

Modified: 2026-07-07T12:37:27.530

Link: CVE-2026-58292

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-01T20:15:04Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-20

    Improper Input Validation