CVE-2026-62765

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Type Confusion in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)

Publication date: 2026-10-27

Last updated on: 2026-10-27

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-27

Last Modified

2026-10-27

Generated

2026-10-28

AI Q&A

2026-10-28

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-62765

EUVD

EUVD-2026-111398

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
Microsoft	Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)	1.0.0.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-843	The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a type confusion issue in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). It allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely by exploiting a flaw where the software accesses a resource using an incompatible type.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on your system, potentially stealing data, installing malware, or taking control of your device. It requires user interaction like clicking a link or visiting a malicious site.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to the latest version immediately to patch the type confusion vulnerability. Disable unnecessary browser features if updates are delayed.

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