CVE-2026-66315: Use after free in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a netwo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-66315?

edge chromium: upgrade to 151.0.4129.59. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-66315 being exploited?

CVE-2026-66315 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-2026-66315 affect?

CVE-2026-66315 affects edge chromium. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Use after free in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-66315?

Priority 43/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-66315 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting edge chromium. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Use after free in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (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-416
Published	2026-08-04
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-04 00:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft edge chromium UPGRADE

Affected: < 151.0.4129.59

Fixed in: 151.0.4129.59

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 151.0.4129.59 (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.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · kwin-zones · FIXED · 1.0.13-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-95888f332b · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-95888f332b

Fedora ELN · nginx-mod-brotli · FIXED · 1.0.0~rc-16.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-501a6a8273 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-501a6a8273

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-66315?

edge chromium: upgrade to 151.0.4129.59. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-66315 being exploited?

CVE-2026-66315 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-2026-66315 affect?

CVE-2026-66315 affects edge chromium. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Use after free in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

How urgent is CVE-2026-66315?

Priority 43/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Microsoft Edge vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities

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