CVE-2021-26436
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.31%
Last modified
CVE-2021-26436 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Edge | < 93.0.961.38 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-26436?
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-26436?
CVE-2021-26436 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26436?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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