Microsoft Edge Hit by Multiple Vulnerabilities, One Actively Exploited in the Wild

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Published: 2026-09-16
Category: technology
Source: HKCert

Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in Microsoft Edge, including CVE-2026-87491, which is actively being exploited by remote attackers. This critical flaw allows for arbitrary code execution within the browser's sandbox via a crafted HTML page, posing an extremely high risk to users. Microsoft recommends updating to version 153.0.4234.32 or later to mitigate the risks.

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