Race Condition Vulnerability in Microsoft Edge by Microsoft
CVE-2026-85892

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft

Vendor
CVE Published:
14 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-85892?

A race condition vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that can be exploited by an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges on the local system. This flaw arises from improper synchronization while utilizing shared resources, potentially allowing a malicious user to execute unauthorized actions. The issue underscores the importance of regular updates and robust security measures to protect users against potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) 1.0.0.0 < 152.0.4191.66

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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