[UPDATE] [high] Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based): Vulnerability allows code execution
A remote, authenticated attacker can exploit a vulnerability in Microsoft Edge to execute arbitrary program code.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- A vulnerability allows a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary program code.
- Who is affected
- Users of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) with authentication.
- Urgency
- Critical urgency due to the potential for remote code execution.
- Action
- Update Microsoft Edge to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.
AI-assisted analysis generated from the source advisory — verify against the original.
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Details
Original advisory: https://wid.cert-bund.de/portal/wid/securityadvisory?name=WID-SEC-2026-2108
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-505210.82% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 53% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-50521 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
Same CVEs, other sources
How other CERTs, PSIRTs and databases cover the vulnerabilities in this advisory.
- highCVE-2026-50521: Use after free in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to execute cod…nvd
- unknownMicrosoft Edge Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilityhkcert
- unknownMultiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge (June 29, 2026)cert-fr-avis
- highCVE-2026-50521: Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilitymsrc
Recent advisories for Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
A cluster of recent advisories against the same product widens the attack surface — attackers routinely chain freshly published CVEs on one product, so review these together.
- highCVE-2026-58525: Improper access control in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to …nvd · 2026-07-08
- mediumCVE-2026-58597: Insufficient ui warning of dangerous operations in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an u…nvd · 2026-07-03
- mediumCVE-2026-58524: Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Micros…nvd · 2026-07-03
- highCVE-2026-58298: Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Micros…nvd · 2026-07-03
- highCVE-2026-58295: Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-base…nvd · 2026-07-03
- highCVE-2026-58294: Use after free in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute c…nvd · 2026-07-03
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