Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
A high-severity remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-57988) affects Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions up to and including 150.0.4078.48. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-23, which typically involves path traversal issues. No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-57988 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) linked to CWE-23. It affects all versions up to and including 150.0.4078.48. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute code remotely, but specific exploitation details are not provided. No CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory information is available, and no patch links are provided. The vendor has not confirmed remediation status in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote code execution on affected Microsoft Edge browsers, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's browser environment. However, no known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when browsing untrusted sites and consider using alternative browsers or security controls.
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
A high-severity remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-57988) affects Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions up to and including 150.0.4078.48. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-23, which typically involves path traversal issues. No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-57988 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) linked to CWE-23. It affects all versions up to and including 150.0.4078.48. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute code remotely, but specific exploitation details are not provided. No CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory information is available, and no patch links are provided. The vendor has not confirmed remediation status in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote code execution on affected Microsoft Edge browsers, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's browser environment. However, no known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when browsing untrusted sites and consider using alternative browsers or security controls.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-57988
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a498aa827e9c79719379395
Added to database: 07/04/2026, 22:35:20 UTC
Last enriched: 07/04/2026, 22:37:34 UTC
Last updated: 07/05/2026, 02:51:10 UTC
Views: 3
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