CVE-2026-57991

Published: Jul 3, 2026Modified: Jul 7, 2026

7.4

Vector

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

Exploitability: 2.8 / Impact: 4.0

Source: secure@microsoft.com (Secondary)

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Affected (1)

Products: Microsoft: Edge Chromium

Microsoft

1 product

Edge Chromium

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Microsoft Edge Chromium	Before 150.0.4078.48

Related CWEs

CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

References (1)

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-57991

Source: secure@microsoft.com

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