CVE-2026-45494
Microsoft Edge Spoofing Vulnerability
Publication date: 2026-05-18
Last updated on: 2026-05-19
Assigner: Microsoft Corporation
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | edge_chromium | to 148.0.3967.70 (exc) |
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a spoofing issue in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). Spoofing vulnerabilities typically allow an attacker to deceive users or systems by presenting false information or impersonating legitimate entities.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact users by allowing attackers to perform spoofing attacks, potentially leading to users being tricked into trusting malicious content or websites. According to the CVSS score (5.4), the impact includes limited confidentiality and integrity loss, but no impact on availability.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how the Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Spoofing Vulnerability (CVE-2026-45494) affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The vulnerability is a spoofing issue in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) with a moderate severity level.
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply any security updates or patches provided by Microsoft as soon as they become available.