Microsoft Edge Android Vulnerability Allows Display of False Information
Summary
CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory for a vulnerability in Microsoft Edge for Android, allowing remote attackers to display false information. The advisory details affected versions and provides mitigation information.
What changed
CERT-Bund has released security advisory WID-SEC-2026-0732 concerning a vulnerability in Microsoft Edge for Android (versions prior to 146.0.3856.59). This vulnerability, with a CVSS Base Score of 5.0, allows remote, anonymous attackers to exploit the browser to display false information. The advisory notes that mitigation is available.
While this is a security advisory and not a direct regulatory mandate, organizations utilizing Microsoft Edge on Android devices should review the advisory and apply available updates or mitigations to prevent potential information manipulation. Users of affected systems should be aware of the risk of being presented with misleading content. The advisory does not specify a compliance deadline, but prompt action is recommended to secure systems.
What to do next
- Review Microsoft Edge for Android security advisory WID-SEC-2026-0732
- Apply available updates or mitigations for Microsoft Edge on Android devices
- Inform users about the risk of displaying false information
Source document (simplified)
[WID-SEC-2026-0732] Microsoft Edge (Android): Schwachstelle ermöglicht Darstellen falscher Informationen CVSS Base Score 5.0 (mittel) CVSS Temporal Score 4.4 (mittel) Remoteangriff ja Datum 15.03.2026 Stand 16.03.2026 Mitigation ja
Betroffene Systeme
Betriebssystem
- Android
- Windows
Produktbeschreibung
Edge ist ein Web Browser von Microsoft.
Produkte
15.03.2026
- Microsoft Edge <146.0.3856.59
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Angriff
Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in Microsoft Edge für Android ausnutzen, um falsche Informationen darzustellen. CVE Informationen Versionshistorie Feedback zum Advisory geben
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