Description
Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
Published: 2026-10-29
Score: 4.3 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Spoofing
Action: Assess Impact
AI Analysis

Impact

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) fails to properly verify cryptographic signatures, allowing an attacker who can influence network traffic to spoof content. This weakness, identified as CWE‑347, means that malicious actors could masquerade as legitimate sources, potentially undermining user trust and compromising the integrity of data received through the browser.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). No specific version details are listed in the advisory, so all installations of this product may be at risk until a vendor fix is released.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 4.3 indicates a moderate severity. The EPSS score is not provided, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting that it is not a current high‑profile target. Based on the description, the likely attack vector is a network‑based approach where an attacker can inject or modify traffic to spoof cryptographic signatures, thereby convincing the browser of a fake source. No additional exploitation prerequisites are stated, so the risk remains dependent on an attacker’s ability to control network traffic.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 29, 2026 at 17:17 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the Microsoft Edge update that addresses CVE‑2026‑88078 as soon as it becomes available.
  • Keep the Windows operating system and all security components up‑to‑date to reduce the overall attack surface.
  • If an immediate patch is not available, restrict access to sensitive or trusted sites using network firewall rules or content filtering until the vendor releases a fix.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 29, 2026 at 17:17 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper verification of cryptographic signature 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-347
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge_chromium:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft edge Chromium
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


Subscriptions

Microsoft Edge Chromium
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-29T15:21:52.370Z

Reserved: 2026-09-09T21:47:30.202Z

Link: CVE-2026-88078

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No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-29T16:19:53.440

Modified: 2026-10-29T16:19:53.540

Link: CVE-2026-88078

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-29T17:30:14Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-347

    Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature