CVE-2026-69446: Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Overview

Severity

Medium (CVSS 4.4)

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Category

Edge - Chromium

Exploit Status

Not Exploited

Patch Tuesday

2026-Aug

Released

2026-08-28

Description

Incorrect authorization in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

FAQ

What is the version information for this release? Microsoft Edge Version Date Released Based on Chromium Version 152.0.4191.53 08/28/2026 152.0.7977.64/.65

Affected Products (1)

Browser

• Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)

Acknowledgments

Maliq Barnard with <a href="https://farpsec.xyz/">FarpSec</a>

Revision History

• 2026-08-28: Information published.