Security features bypass in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2024-20675
Published: January 12, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU85343
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20675
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error in Microsoft Edge. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website and trick the victim into downloading or updating a potentially dangerous extension.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-20675
Install updates from vendor's website.