CVE-2026-72970
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution vulnerability
MSRC advisory August 14, 2026
Alert details
- Source feed
- Microsoft MSRC
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-72970
- Affected products
- Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution · Microsoft Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution · Microsoft
What happened
<p>Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.</p>
What it means for your business
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-72970) was added to Microsoft’s security update guidance. <p>Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.</p> If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
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