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HIGH

CVE-2026-85893

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.8 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Use after free in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Technical details

Published
2026-09-15
Last Modified
2026-09-17

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-85893?

Use after free in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Is CVE-2026-85893 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-85893 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.8% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-85893?

CVE-2026-85893 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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