{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/tags/microsoft-edge/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":8.8,"id":"CVE-2026-8518"},{"cvss":8.8,"id":"CVE-2026-8540"},{"cvss":8.8,"id":"CVE-2026-8558"},{"cvss":4.7,"id":"CVE-2026-8565"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["Edge (versions prior to 148.0.3967.70)"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["microsoft-edge","rce","security-bypass"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["Microsoft"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOn May 18, 2026, CERT-FR published an advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities discovered in Microsoft Edge. These vulnerabilities, detailed in Microsoft Edge security bulletins released on May 15, 2026, can allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code, bypass security policies, and trigger unspecified security issues. The vulnerabilities affect Microsoft Edge versions prior to 148.0.3967.70. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access and control over a targeted system.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn attacker crafts a malicious web page or leverages an existing compromised website.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe victim visits the malicious website or is redirected to it via phishing or other social engineering techniques.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker exploits one of the vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-45492, CVE-2026-45494, CVE-2026-45495, CVE-2026-8509 through CVE-2026-8519, CVE-2026-8523 through CVE-2026-8542, CVE-2026-8543 through CVE-2026-8582, CVE-2026-8584 through CVE-2026-8587) in Microsoft Edge.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuccessful exploitation leads to arbitrary code execution within the context of the browser process.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker may escalate privileges to gain further access to the system.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker installs malware, such as a backdoor, to maintain persistence.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker performs reconnaissance on the compromised system and network.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker exfiltrates sensitive data or performs other malicious activities.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of these vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially allowing an attacker to gain complete control over the affected system. This could result in data theft, system compromise, and further propagation of the attack within the network. Given the widespread use of Microsoft Edge, a large number of users and organizations are potentially affected.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the security updates provided by Microsoft to patch the vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge versions prior to 148.0.3967.70 as referenced in the advisory.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the Sigma rule to detect potential exploitation attempts by monitoring process creations related to web browser processes and shell commands.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor web server logs for suspicious activity that may indicate exploitation attempts targeting these vulnerabilities.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-18T11:30:03Z","date_published":"2026-05-18T11:30:03Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-edge-vulns/","summary":"Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge prior to version 148.0.3967.70 allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and bypass security policies.","title":"Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge Allow for Remote Code Execution and Security Policy Bypass","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-edge-vulns/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — Microsoft-Edge","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}