Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability could expose limited information from Microsoft Edge for Android after user interaction. It does not affect integrity or availability according to the supplied CVSS data. The moderate score indicates targeted remediation is appropriate, but the source bundle does not establish active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a routine, time-bounded mobile browser update rather than an emergency. Confirm exposure and deploy the vendor-supported correction through normal endpoint-management processes, prioritizing sensitive users. Escalate only if Microsoft or another cited authority later reports exploitation or broader affected versions.
Technical view
CVE-2024-26196 is an information-disclosure issue in Chromium-based Microsoft Edge for Android, classified as CWE-259. It is remotely reachable, requires low attack complexity and user interaction, and requires no privileges. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3, with low confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Microsoft Edge for Android installations matching the vendor's affected-product data. The bundle lists version 1.0.0, but provides no additional affected-version ranges or configuration prerequisites. Organizations should verify applicability against Microsoft's advisory and their mobile application inventory.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector requires user interaction and reports unknown exploit maturity. CVE-2024-26196 is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle. No cited evidence establishes active exploitation, public exploit availability, or observed attacks.
Researcher notes
The supplied record provides limited root-cause detail beyond CWE-259 and the CVSS vector. The affected-version entry lists 1.0.0, which should be verified against Microsoft guidance before scoping. Avoid inferring broader Chromium impact, credential exposure, or an exploitation mechanism because the supplied sources do not substantiate those conclusions.
Mitigation direction
- Review Microsoft's CVE advisory for the applicable corrected Edge for Android release.
- Update managed Android devices according to Microsoft's current vendor guidance.
- Prioritize devices handling sensitive corporate or customer information.
- Use mobile-device management to enforce approved browser versions where available.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Microsoft Edge versions installed across managed Android devices.
- Compare installed versions with the affected and corrected versions in Microsoft's advisory.
- Confirm update deployment and investigate devices that remain noncompliant.
- Monitor vendor guidance for revised affected-version or remediation details.
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C2.81.4microsoftVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Microsoft Edge for Android (Chromium-based) Information Disclosure VulnerabilityCVE reference, microsoft · vendor-advisory, patch
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CWE details
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Use of Hard-coded Password
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