CVE-2023-21720: Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Tampering Vulnerability

Published Feb 3, 2023
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Updated

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Tampering Vulnerability

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Edge Chromium<109.0.15.18.78
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)<109.0.15.18.78
109.0.15.18.78

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 109.0.15.18.78

Event History

Feb 3, 2023
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Feb 14, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:32 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21720?

CVE-2023-21720 has been rated as a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to tampering in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-21720?

To fix CVE-2023-21720, update Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to version 109.0.15.18.79 or later.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2023-21720?

CVE-2023-21720 affects Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions prior to 109.0.15.18.79 across all supported platforms.

4

Who is the vendor associated with CVE-2023-21720?

The vendor associated with CVE-2023-21720 is Microsoft.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-21720?

CVE-2023-21720 is classified as a tampering vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).

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