CVE-2023-28261
MEDIUMCVSS 5.7/10EPSS 0.62%
Last modified
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/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- 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.
How Strix Helps
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Are you affected by CVE-2023-28261?
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