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Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) 

Indian – Computer Emergency Response Team (https://www.cert-in.org.in)

Severity Rating: HIGH

Software Affected

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) version prior to 142.0.3595.80

Overview

A vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a targeted system.

Target Audience:

All end-user organizations and individuals using Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).

Risk Assessment:

High risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data or remote code execution

Impact Assessment:

Potential for system compromise.

Description

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is a web browser developed by Microsoft using the Chromium engine, offering fast performance, enhanced security, and compatibility with modern web standards while integrating with Microsoft services.

This vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) due to Inappropriate implementation in V8. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.

Solution

Apply appropriate updates as mentioned in:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-relnotes-security#november-13-2025

Vendor Information

Microsoft

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-13042

References

Microsoft

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-13042

CVE Name

CVE-2025-13042

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CERT-In

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PGP Key information:

https://www.cert-in.org.in/s2cMainServlet?pageid=CONTACTUS

Postal address:

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Government of India

Electronics Niketan

6, C.G.O. Complex

New Delhi-110 003

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