CVEsMicrosoftCVE-2026-85899Published Oct 29, 15:21 · Updated Oct 31, 18:13 UTC
8.1
HighCVSS 3.1 · from microsoft
CVE-2026-85899

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) · Use after free · CWE-416
AffectedMicrosoft Edge (Chromium-based)
FixUpdate to 155.0.4283.45 or newer
PublishedOct 29, 15:21 · microsoft
ScoredOct 29 · 8.1 · microsoft
Exploit code publicNone known · checked 21:18 UTC
ExploitedNone known · CISA KEV checked 22:05 UTC

What we know

No known exploitation. CISA KEV, checked 22:05 UTC.
No public exploit code known. Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei, checked 21:18 UTC.
An attacker needs network access and an account. CVSS: network, low privileges.
A successful attack can change data and take the service down. CVSS impact.
A successful attack gives full control of the affected system. CISA: technical impact total.

Description

Use after free in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

From microsoft

Affected and fixed versions

ProductAffectedFixed inMicrosoft Edge (Chromium-based)1.0.0.0 – before 155.0.4283.45155.0.4283.45

Exploit code

Exploit-DBnone knownMetasploitnone knownNucleinone known

References

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability · msrc.microsoft.comvendor advisorypatch

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