Product:
Microsoft Edge
Summary
A protection mechanism failure in Microsoft Edge allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. This vulnerability can lead to potential exploitation if the attacker can interact with the user. The issue is classified as having a medium severity level.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 6.3 | CVE-2025-60711 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have the ability to interact with the user. This typically involves tricking the user into visiting a malicious website or opening a malicious file that triggers the vulnerability. Once the user interacts with the malicious content, the attacker can execute arbitrary code on the user’s system.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Edge: A web browser that may allow unauthorized code execution due to a protection mechanism failure.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should ensure that they are using the latest version of Microsoft Edge and apply any available security updates. Additionally, users should exercise caution when interacting with unknown websites or files to reduce the risk of exploitation.