CVE-2026-58596: Untrusted pointer dereference in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate pr

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-58596?

edge chromium: upgrade to 150.0.4078.48. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-58596 being exploited?

CVE-2026-58596 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-58596 affect?

CVE-2026-58596 affects edge chromium. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). Untrusted pointer dereference in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-58596?

Priority 46/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 8.3WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-58596 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting edge chromium. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted pointer dereference in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-822
Published	2026-07-12
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-12 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft edge chromium UPGRADE

Affected: < 150.0.4078.48

Fixed in: 150.0.4078.48

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy edge-chromium || rpm -q edge-chromium || edge-chromium --version

2. UPGRADE to 150.0.4078.48 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade edge-chromium

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade edge-chromium

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-58596?

edge chromium: upgrade to 150.0.4078.48. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-58596 being exploited?

CVE-2026-58596 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-58596 affect?

CVE-2026-58596 affects edge chromium. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). Untrusted pointer dereference in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

How urgent is CVE-2026-58596?

Priority 46/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Microsoft Edge vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities

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