CVE-2026-58596: Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Other sources
Untrusted pointer dereference in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 150.0.4078.48
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-58596?
The severity of CVE-2026-58596 is rated as high with a score of 8.3.
How do I fix CVE-2026-58596?
To fix CVE-2026-58596, you should update Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to the latest version provided by Microsoft.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-58596?
CVE-2026-58596 is an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).
What causes CVE-2026-58596?
CVE-2026-58596 is caused by an untrusted pointer dereference that allows unauthorized privilege elevation.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-58596?
Users of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) are affected by CVE-2026-58596.