CVE-2024-29049

Summary

CVE-2024-29049 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Microsoft Edge browsers that use Chromium-based Webview2 component. This issue allows an attacker to perform spoofing attacks by manipulating the Webview2 control, potentially deceiving users into believing they are interacting with a trusted source. This could lead to phishing scams, data theft, or other malicious activities. Microsoft is working on a patch to address this vulnerability and users are encouraged to keep their browsers updated to protect against potential exploitation.

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