What is CVE-2026-42838?

CVE-2026-42838 is a security advisory published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) with Elevation of Privilege severity. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Which CVE IDs does CVE-2026-42838 cover?

CVE-2026-42838 covers the following CVE IDs: CVE-2026-42838. Each CVE has its own detail page on EchelonGraph Pulse with the synthesized EG score.

What is the CVSS v3 score of CVE-2026-42838?

CVE-2026-42838 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.4, published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC).

CVE-2026-42838Elevation of PrivilegeCVSS 5.4

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vendor

Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)

Published

May 22, 2026

Last Modified

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📋 Description

<p>Improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component ('injection') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.</p>