Findings

CVE-2026-45492

Improper input validation in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Published May 18, 2026 · updated Oct 14, 2026 · microsoft edge chromium

Improper input validation in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Code

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Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. May 18, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    Improper input validation in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

  2. Oct 14, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    Improper input validation in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Affected

  • cpe microsoft/edge chromiumversion unspecified

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-45492

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSExploitation probabilityCVE-2026-45492

    30-day exploitation probability 0.4%

    first.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-45492

    Improper input validation in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

    nvd.nist.gov

References