CVE-2026-118318: Chromium: CVE-2026-118318 Improper access control in V8
CVE-2026-118318 is a vulnerability in Chromium, rated Important by Microsoft. Microsoft has not reported exploitation in the wild. The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 10% of all scored vulnerabilities. Microsoft released the fix on 31 October 2026 in the October 2026 Patch Tuesday. It affects 1 product in 1 product family (Browser).
Key facts
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-118318
- Severity
- N/A
- Microsoft severity
- Important
- Exploited in the wild
- No
- Publicly disclosed
- No
- EPSS
- 0.20% (percentile 10%)
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Released
- Last updated
- Patch Tuesday
- October 2026 Patch Tuesday
- Product families
- Browser
Description
This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.
Frequently asked questions (Microsoft)
Why is this Chrome CVE included in the Security Update Guide?
The vulnerability assigned to this CVE is in Chromium Open Source Software (OSS) which is consumed by Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). It is being documented in the Security Update Guide to announce that the latest version of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is no longer vulnerable.
How can I see the version of the browser?
- In your Microsoft Edge browser, click on the 3 dots (...) on the very right-hand side of the window
- Click on Help and Feedback
- Click on About Microsoft Edge
Affected products (1)
Browser
| Product | Security update | Type | Fixed build | Restart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) | Release Notes | Security Update | 156.0.4314.56 | No |
Revision history
| Version | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Information published. |