Description
External control of file name or path in Microsoft Edge for Android allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Published: 2026-08-03
Score: 7.4 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

Microsoft Edge for Android has a flaw that lets an attacker control the file name or path it uses, which can cause sensitive data to be sent out over the network. This issue stems from improper restriction of file system operations (CWE-73). As a result, an unauthorized party could potentially read local files or access data that should remain private. The flaw is specifically triggered when the browser processes a maliciously crafted URL or page that includes the attacker‑controlled path.

Affected Systems

The affected product is Microsoft Edge (Chromium‑based) for Android. No specific version range is provided, so any installation that still receives this vulnerability should be improved by updating to the latest available release.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.4 reflects a high‑severity risk. Because the EPSS score is not available, the likelihood of exploitation at this time is unclear, and the vulnerability has not yet been reported in the CISA KEV catalog. Attackers would likely use a malicious website or link that the user visits in Edge to trigger the flaw. Successful exploitation could enable the attacker to transmit the disclosed information over a network to a remote host.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 4, 2026 at 09:30 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the latest Microsoft Edge for Android update from the Google Play Store.
  • If an update cannot be applied immediately, uninstall or disable Edge until the fix is available.
  • Monitor network traffic from Edge for suspicious outbound connections and consider blocking them with a firewall or URL filtering tool.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 4, 2026 at 09:30 UTC.

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History

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description External control of file name or path in Microsoft Edge for Android allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Title Microsoft Edge for Android Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft edge Chromium
Weaknesses CWE-73
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge_chromium:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft edge Chromium
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


Subscriptions

Google Android
Microsoft Edge Chromium
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-20T17:06:53.442Z

Reserved: 2026-07-22T21:36:47.629Z

Link: CVE-2026-65802

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-04T15:25:33.404Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-04T00:17:37.967

Modified: 2026-08-07T10:57:15.313

Link: CVE-2026-65802

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-04T09:45:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-73

    External Control of File Name or Path