CVE-2026-66312
CVE-2026-66312 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge Chromium with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-126.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-126
- Affected product: Microsoft Edge Chromium
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer over-read in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-66312?
- Buffer over-read in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- How severe is CVE-2026-66312?
- CVE-2026-66312 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-66312 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-66312?
- CVE-2026-66312 affects Microsoft Edge Chromium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-66312?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2026-66312 published?
- CVE-2026-66312 was published on 2026-08-04 and last updated on 2026-08-06.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge_chromium:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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