PatchTheCVECVE-2026-66326: Missing authorization in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over
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CVE-2026-66326 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting edge chromium. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Missing authorization in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 45%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2026-08-04 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated 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.
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