CVE-2026-45495

Name: CVE-2026-45495
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-18T18:17:38.6+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-45495 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.99%

58.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge Chromium	< 148.0.3967.70

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-45495Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 18, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-45495?

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2026-45495?

CVE-2026-45495 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-45495?

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-2026-45495?

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Source: NVD / NIST