CVE-2026-62765: Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Overview

Severity
High (CVSS 7.5)
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Category
Edge - Chromium
Exploit Status
Not Exploited
Exploitation Likelihood
Less Likely
Patch Tuesday
2026-Oct
Released
2026-10-27

Description

Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

FAQ

According to the CVSS metric, the attack complexity is high (AC:H). What does that mean for this vulnerability? Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to have a deep understanding of the system and the ability to manipulate its components to trigger a specific condition. Successful exploitation is not guaranteed and depends on a combination of factors that may include the environment, system configuration, and the presence of additional security measures.

Affected Products (1)

Browser

  • Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)

Acknowledgments

sangnt (@gnas0x0018) with Viettel Cyber Security, nightmare

Revision History

  • 2026-10-27: Information published.