CVE-2026-57988: Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 3, 2026
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Updated

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Other sources

Relative path traversal in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Microsoft

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Edge<150.0.4078.48
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)<150.0.4078.48
150.0.4078.48
Microsoft Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge Chromium<150.0.4078.48

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 150.0.4078.48

Event History

Jul 3, 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
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:35 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-57988?

The severity of CVE-2026-57988 is classified as high with a score of 7.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-57988?

To fix CVE-2026-57988, users should update their Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to the latest version provided by Microsoft.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2026-57988?

CVE-2026-57988 allows an unauthorized attacker to execute remote code on vulnerable systems through a relative path traversal.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-57988?

CVE-2026-57988 affects Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) browsers developed by Microsoft.

5

When was CVE-2026-57988 published?

CVE-2026-57988 was published on July 3, 2026.

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