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CVE-2026-72970

HIGH 8.3

Published 2026-08-14 · Last modified 2026-08-21

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 8.3), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

0.5%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 41st percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

8.3CVSS 3.1 · HIGH

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityLow

What an attacker needs

  • ✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
  • ✓Privileges: No account or privileges required
  • ⚠User interaction: A user must take an action (click / open a file)
  • ✓Complexity: No special conditions — reliably repeatable

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Proof of concept & exploit code

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Listed for defensive triage, patch verification, and authorized testing on systems you own. Machine-readable: /cve/CVE-2026-72970/poc.json

Affected

Vendors Microsoft

Products Microsoft Edge (Chromium Based) Edge Chromium

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-122: : Heap-based Buffer Overflow

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Known Affected Software Configurations

VendorProductVersion range
MicrosoftEdge Chromium< 151.0.4129.86

All CVSS metrics

  • HIGH 8.3 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
  • HIGH 8.3 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

References

Patches & mitigations

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS