Microsoft Edge up to 149.0.4022.68 path traversal

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6.1$5k-$25k0.78+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Microsoft Edge. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-57988. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Edge. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-23. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Relative path traversal in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

The advisory is available at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-57988 since 06/26/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/04/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1006 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 150.0.4078.48 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Temp Score: 5.2
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.1
CNA Vector (microsoft): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-23 / CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Edge 150.0.4078.48

Timelineinfo

06/26/2026 CVE reserved
07/04/2026 +8 days Advisory disclosed
07/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-57988 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-57988
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-376234

Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2026 06:10
Changes: 07/04/2026 06:10 (63)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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