Vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-Based)
CVE-2026-72984
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-72984?
- CVE-2026-72984 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-Based), classified under Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type (Type Confusion). CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-08-28.
- How severe is CVE-2026-72984?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.