CVE-2026-57980: Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Tampering Vulnerability

Published Jul 16, 2026
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Updated

Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to perform tampering over a network.

Other sources

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Tampering Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge<150.0.4078.80
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)<150.0.4078.80
150.0.4078.80
Microsoft Edge Chromium<150.0.4078.80

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 150.0.4078.80

Event History

Jul 16, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jul 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:29 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-57980?

CVE-2026-57980 has a medium severity rating of 5.4.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-57980?

To fix CVE-2026-57980, users should update Microsoft Edge to the latest version provided by Microsoft.

3

What is CVE-2026-57980?

CVE-2026-57980 is a tampering vulnerability in Microsoft Edge that allows unauthorized attackers to bypass authentication.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2026-57980?

CVE-2026-57980 could allow attackers to perform tampering over a network using an alternate path or channel.

5

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-57980?

CVE-2026-57980 affects the Chromium-based versions of Microsoft Edge.

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