CVE-2023-36027
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-36027, was disclosed on November 10, 2023. This vulnerability affects Microsoft Edge Chromium versions up to (excluding) 118.0.2088.102 and versions up to (excluding) 119.0.2151.58 (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH) by Microsoft with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L, while the NVD assessment rates it at 6.3 (MEDIUM) with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability could potentially lead to elevation of privilege in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). The impact metrics indicate low-level compromises of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (MITRE).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should upgrade to Microsoft Edge Chromium version 118.0.2088.102 or 119.0.2151.58 or later versions (NVD).

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