CVE-2026-40416 Details
Description
User interface (ui) misrepresentation of critical information in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
A spoofing vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) for Android, specifically in version 148.0.3967.55. This vulnerability arises from a user interface misrepresentation of critical information, which could allow an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network. The issue is related to how the browser handles right-to-left (RTL) characters in domain names, potentially leading to incorrect information being displayed in the address bar.
Users are advised to update to the latest version of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) for Android. The security update is included in version 148.0.3967.55.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 13, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-40416 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-451 | User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft edge chromium | < 148.0.3967.55 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 18, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 12, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |