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Microsoft Edge users have been warned about a serious of risks linked to the browser and these are critical.
The new security alert comes for the Chromium based browser
Microsoft Edge is once again facing a major security issue and the Indian government has done its bit by alerting users about the risks linked to the latest problem. The security agency, Indian Computer Emergency Response Team or CERT-In, in its December 8, 2-25 bulletin, claims that the web browser from Microsoft has multiple security vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to bypass the security of your device and give them access to the data stored on it.
The security agency has given it a high severity rating which is never to be taken lightly and the broader range of details hint at serious danger for millions of users.
Microsoft Edge Big Risk: What We Know
The CERT-In bulletin gives the details for the latest risks and it is a lengthy read. “Multiple vulnerabilities exist in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) due to spoofing, inappropriate implementation issues in multiple components (such as Passwords, WebRTC, Downloads, Split View, DevTools, Google Updater); race conditions and type confusion in V8; use-after-free in Media Stream and Digital Credentials; and bad cast in Loader component. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted or malicious webpage,” the agency mentions.
Edge is based on Google’s Chromium engine which is also the base for Chrome browser but the new issues are heavily linked to the architecture of the browser and not solely an issue for Microsoft.
The company has done its bit by sharing the information about the vulnerabilities and alerting everyone using the Edge browser on their devices.
Microsoft Edge Security Issue: Who Is At Risk?
The agency claims issues at this scale put everyone using the Edge browser at risk, which can be individual users or even the businesses relying on the platform for their work. The Edge version affected by these risks is:
- Microsoft Edge Stable Channel (Chromium-based) versions prior to 143.0.3650.66
If your system is running Edge on the versions before the one given here, it is vital that you get the latest patch updating right away.
How To Install Microsoft Edge Update
You can head over to Microsoft Edge on your Windows PC and do the following:
- Click on the three-dot menu on the top-right
- Hover over Help and Feedback
- Click on About Microsoft Edge
The browser starts looking for a new version and updates to the latest one and reboot to take effect.
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December 09, 2025, 07:51 IST
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