CVE-2023-28261

Name: CVE-2023-28261
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-27T19:15:20.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.7/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28261 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge Chromium	< 110.0.1587.78
Microsoft	Edge Chromium	< 111.0.1661.54

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28261Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28261Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-17Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28261?

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-28261?

CVE-2023-28261 has a CVSS score of 5.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28261?

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-2023-28261?

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Source: NVD / NIST