Description
Improper neutralization of parameter/argument delimiters in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Published: 2026-08-28
Score: 5.4 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The flaw arises from improper neutralization of parameter/argument delimiters in Microsoft Edge (Chromium‑based). An attacker who can influence how the browser parses an input can cause the application to execute arbitrary code, thereby gaining full control of the victim’s system. The vulnerability is specifically related to how certain URL or request components are handled, allowing code execution over a network.

Affected Systems

The affected product is Microsoft Edge (Chromium‑based). No specific version range is provided in the advisory, so all releases prior to the latest update may contain the flaw.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.4 indicates a moderate impact. The EPSS score is not available, and the vulnerability has not been listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Attackers could exploit this over a network connection by delivering crafted inputs to the browser. While the lack of an EPSS score and KEV status reduces immediate public exploitation pressure, monitored risk remains, especially for systems exposed to untrusted traffic.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 28, 2026 at 21:38 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the latest Microsoft Edge update that contains the fix for CVE‑2026‑66323.
  • Restrict or block access to web content that may trigger the vulnerability, and monitor for anomalous activity using endpoint protection and network monitoring tools.
  • Ensure automated patch management is enabled so that future security updates are applied promptly.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 28, 2026 at 21:38 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper neutralization of parameter/argument delimiters 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-141
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge_chromium:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft edge Chromium
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/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: 2026-08-29T03:56:14.048Z

Reserved: 2026-07-24T18:06:51.296Z

Link: CVE-2026-66323

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-28T20:19:34.280

Modified: 2026-08-29T04:18:05.807

Link: CVE-2026-66323

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-28T21:45:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-141

    Improper Neutralization of Parameter/Argument Delimiters