CVE-2026-42838

Name: CVE-2026-42838
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-12T18:17:26.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-42838 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component ('injection') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component ('injection') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

15.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge Chromium	< 148.0.3967.55

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-42838Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-42838?

How severe is CVE-2026-42838?

CVE-2026-42838 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42838?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST