Use after free in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. (CVE-2026-85893)
Use after free in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-85893 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that enables an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges remotely. The vulnerability is exploitable over a network without requiring prior privileges, but user interaction is required. Successful exploitation results in high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely elevate privileges on a vulnerable system running Microsoft Edge, potentially gaining full control. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level.
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 unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. (CVE-2026-85893)
Description
Use after free in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-85893 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that enables an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges remotely. The vulnerability is exploitable over a network without requiring prior privileges, but user interaction is required. Successful exploitation results in high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely elevate privileges on a vulnerable system running Microsoft Edge, potentially gaining full control. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level.
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-phv3-fh26-68pq
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-85893"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aaa07ab55bf5e2cf5e88ba0
Added to database: 09/16/2026, 03:06:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 03:08:43 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 23:01:24 UTC
Views: 7
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