CVE-2026-21223

Published Jan 16, 2026

Last updated 8 days ago

Overview

Description
Improper privilege management in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Source
secure@microsoft.com
NVD status
Modified
Products
edge_chromium

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
7.1
Impact score
5.2
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Severity
HIGH

Weaknesses

secure@microsoft.com
CWE-269

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.