CVE-2026-58295: Microsoft Edge type confusion security bypass

CVE-2026-58295 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.3 · Published 2026-07-03

Microsoft Edge is a web browser used to access the internet and internal corporate applications. A security flaw has been identified that could allow an unauthorized person to bypass built-in security protections over the network. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access to data or disruption of the browser's normal operations.

Technologies: Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). Vendors: Microsoft.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-58295 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-58295 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-58295?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.3, published 3 July 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) 1.0.0.0 to 150.0.4078.48.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-58295?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-58295 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-58295?
Check whether you run Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A type confusion vulnerability (CWE-843) exists in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) when accessing resources using an incompatible type. This flaw allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to bypass security features via the network without any user interaction. According to the CVSS metrics, the vulnerability has a scope change, meaning it could impact components beyond the browser itself, potentially affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has addressed this in versions 150.0.4078.48 and later.

Affected products

  • Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) 1.0.0.0 to 150.0.4078.48

Timeline

  • 2026-07-03: disclosed: Initial publication of the CVE record.
  • 2026-07-03: advisory: Microsoft released the security advisory and update guide.

References

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