CVE-2026-62904: CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization in Microsoft Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Description
Incorrect authorization in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.4medium
Affected software
Microsoft
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft
Microsoft Edge for Android
Microsoft
Microsoft Edge for iOS
Microsoft
Microsoft Edge for Linux
Microsoft
Microsoft Edge for MAC
Microsoft
Microsoft Edge for Windows
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization), exists in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). It allows an attacker without proper authorization to disclose information over a network. The affected versions are all releases starting from 1.0.0.0 up to but excluding 152.0.4191.52. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is needed. The impact includes limited confidentiality and integrity loss without availability impact. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An unauthorized attacker can exploit this vulnerability to disclose information over a network, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts. There is no impact on availability. The vulnerability does not require privileges but does require user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update for Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) version 152.0.4191.52 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-62904 for detailed patch information and update instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-14T21:25:21.035Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-62904","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a91e40eacd9273b4942e849
Added to database: 08/28/2026, 19:39:58 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 21:18:59 UTC
Last updated: 10/11/2026, 06:48:17 UTC
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