CVE-2026-69446: Incorrect authorization in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges

Routine

MEDIUM 4.4WATCHLIST

CVE-2026-69446 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect authorization in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Why this priority

Covered by 3 security sources
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	n/a
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-10-30
Last modified	2026-10-30

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation

Last updated 2026-10-30 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-10-30 18:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-30 18:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Advisories and coverage

Official advisories

Microsoft MSRC Update Guide: CVE-2026-69446 Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability 2026-10-30

Research and news

Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-69446 Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability 2026-10-30
Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-69446 Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability 2026-10-30
VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-69446 | Microsoft Edge up to 151.0.4129.107 improper authorization 2026-10-30

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-69446?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-69446 being exploited?

CVE-2026-69446 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-2026-69446 affect?

CVE-2026-69446 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). Incorrect authorization in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How urgent is CVE-2026-69446?

Priority 23/100. Covered by 3 security sources; On your watchlist

Software pages

Microsoft Edge vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities

References

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