Use after free in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. (CVE-2026-88097)
Use after free in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-88097 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that permits an unauthorized local attacker to elevate privileges. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-416 and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high impact with local attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and scope change. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. No affected versions or patch details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining full control over the affected system. The impact includes complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running the vulnerable Microsoft Edge browser.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
Use after free in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. (CVE-2026-88097)
Description
Use after free in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-88097 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that permits an unauthorized local attacker to elevate privileges. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-416 and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high impact with local attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and scope change. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. No affected versions or patch details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining full control over the affected system. The impact includes complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running the vulnerable Microsoft Edge browser.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-h9w4-646p-4c73
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-88097"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aade4dd55bf5e2cf5ed9dec
Added to database: 09/19/2026, 01:26:53 UTC
Last enriched: 09/19/2026, 01:28:35 UTC
Last updated: 09/19/2026, 03:01:24 UTC
Views: 3
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