CVE-2026-45492
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Microsoft Edge Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-05-18

Last updated on: 2026-05-19

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Improper input validation in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
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Published
2026-05-18
Last Modified
2026-05-19
Generated
2026-06-10
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2026-05-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-08
NVD
CVE-2026-45492
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Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft edge_chromium to 148.0.3967.70 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-20 The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves improper input validation in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). It allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could bypass security features remotely, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts on your system or data.

Compliance Impact

The provided information does not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

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