Edge Chromium
CVE-2026-21223
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionCVE.org
Improper privilege management in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
AnalysisAI
Chromium-based Microsoft Edge contains a privilege management flaw that enables local authenticated users to circumvent security controls through improper access restrictions. An authorized attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized capabilities on the affected system, though the specific security feature being bypassed is not detailed. No patch is currently available for this high-severity issue.
Technical ContextAI
Classified as CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management). Affects Edge Chromium. Improper privilege management in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.
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