Description
Incomplete list of disallowed inputs in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
Published: 2026-10-29
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Security Feature Bypass
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

An incomplete list of disallowed inputs in Microsoft Edge (Chromium‑based) permits an attacker to bypass a browser security feature when exchanging data over a network. The flaw does not enable direct code execution or data exfiltration, but it allows manipulation of input that the browser would normally reject, potentially leading to unintended actions within the browsing session.

Affected Systems

Microsoft Edge (Chromium‑based) is affected. No specific version information was provided, so any installation of the Chromium‑based Edge may be vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high severity. EPSS is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The likely attack vector is remote over a network, exploiting the browser’s input handling. While no exploits are publicly reported, the practical risk remains high for environments that rely on Edge for sensitive or high‑exposure workloads.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 29, 2026 at 18:29 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Microsoft Edge update that addresses CVE‑2026‑96196 from the Microsoft update guide.
  • If an update is not possible, disable the affected feature or remove Microsoft Edge from the system to eliminate the vulnerability until a patch is available.
  • Implement network filtering to block malicious inputs or traffic that attempts to exploit the Edge browser’s input handling.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 29, 2026 at 18:29 UTC.

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History

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Incomplete list of disallowed inputs in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
Title Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft edge Chromium
Weaknesses CWE-184
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge_chromium:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft edge Chromium
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


Subscriptions

Microsoft Edge Chromium
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-29T15:21:50.749Z

Reserved: 2026-09-22T18:48:47.472Z

Link: CVE-2026-96196

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-29T16:20:08.477

Modified: 2026-10-29T16:20:08.573

Link: CVE-2026-96196

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-29T18:30:14Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-184

    Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs