Use after free in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network. (CVE-2026-70341)
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser that allows an authorized attacker to execute code remotely over a network. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-70341 and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.5.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-70341 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that permits an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely. The vulnerability requires low privileges and no user interaction but has a high attack complexity. It impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with a scope change.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Use after free in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network. (CVE-2026-70341)
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser that allows an authorized attacker to execute code remotely over a network. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-70341 and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.5.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.5high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-70341 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that permits an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely. The vulnerability requires low privileges and no user interaction but has a high attack complexity. It impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with a scope change.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-f6v3-2mxj-x777
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-70341"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa47ebd55bf5e2cf58579cb
Added to database: 09/11/2026, 22:20:45 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 22:31:39 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 23:11:08 UTC
Views: 4
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