Description
Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
Published: 2026-07-03
Score: 7.2 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

Microsoft Edge (Chromium‑based) contains an improper neutralization of input during web page generation that can produce a cross‑site scripting flaw. An attacker who successfully delivers crafted user data in the context of a valid user session. This injected code can masquerade as the authenticated user or perform operations on their behalf, effectively enabling spoofing. The flaw is classified as CWE‑79 and, based on the description, it appears to be confined to the browser context; there is no indication of capabilities beyond this scope.

Affected Systems

Microsoft Edge (Chromium‑based) are affected. The advisory does not supply specific version numbers, so any installation that has not yet applied the most recent Microsoft Edge update may be vulnerable. To determine exact risk, review the latest Microsoft update release notes for the product.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.2 indicates a significant impact while the EPSS of exploitation at present, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. The likely attack vector is a malicious web page that a victim loads or a compromised site that serves the exploit; the attacker must have the user navigate to the crafted page. Once the script runs, it can subvert trust and masquerade as the user, though it does not provide enabling remote code execution outside the browser.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 24, 2026 at 10:20 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Microsoft Edge update from the official source to eliminate the cross‑site scripting flaw
  • Enable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen or similar safe‑browsing filters to block known malicious sites that may host the exploit
  • Keep the operating system and other security components up to date and disable or uninstall legacy browsers that might not implement the same fixes

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 24, 2026 at 10:20 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories

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History

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
Title Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Spoofing Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft edge Chromium
Weaknesses CWE-79
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge_chromium:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft edge Chromium
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


Subscriptions

Microsoft Edge Chromium
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-24T19:36:00.061Z

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

Link: CVE-2026-58298

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-07T02:20:06.416Z

cve-icon NVD

No data.

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-07-24T10:30:09Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')