VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2026-42838

CVSS score5.4 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.24%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-05-12
Last modified2026-10-26
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component ('injection') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Weakness classification

  • secure@microsoft.com: CWE-74

Primary references