CVE-2022-23262

Name: CVE-2022-23262
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-07T17:15:13.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-23262 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge Chromium	< 98.0.1108.43

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23262?

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2022-23262?

CVE-2022-23262 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23262?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-23262?

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Source: NVD / NIST