Description
Missing authorization in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Published: 2026-08-03
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

Missing authorization in Microsoft Edge (Chromium‑based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. The flaw is a direct missing authorization check, classified as CWE‑862. An attacker who can send crafted traffic to the browser can run arbitrary code, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Affected Systems

All builds of Microsoft Edge (Chromium‑based) may be affected, as the published CPE string indicates the entire product family. No specific version ranges are supplied in the advisory, so the attack surface potentially includes all current releases until an update is applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates moderate severity. EPSS is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV. Because the flaw is a missing authorization on a network‑exposed component, the likely attack vector is remote network access by an unauthorized user. The absence of the vulnerability in KEV and the lack of known exploitation data suggest that exploitation may be limited, but the potential for remote code execution warrants prompt mitigation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 4, 2026 at 09:29 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Microsoft Edge update that addresses CVE‑2026‑66326 following guidance at the Microsoft Security Response Center.
  • Restrict network traffic to the components or ports that may expose the affected functionality, effectively limiting the attack surface from remote attackers.
  • Enforce the principle of least privilege on systems running Microsoft Edge, ensuring that only authorized users or services can launch or interact with the browser, and disable any remote debugging or development features that could be abused.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 4, 2026 at 09:29 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Missing authorization 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-862
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge_chromium:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft edge Chromium
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


Subscriptions

Microsoft Edge Chromium
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-20T17:06:42.146Z

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

Link: CVE-2026-66326

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-04T14:09:43.295Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-04T00:17:39.847

Modified: 2026-08-06T17:09:56.790

Link: CVE-2026-66326

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-04T09:30:06Z

Weaknesses