Archive · 27 Jan 2026
CERT-In Warns of High-Severity Flaws in Microsoft Edge
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has found serious security problems in the Microsoft Edge browser.
These problems could let bad people do harmful things if you visit a bad website.
The team says these problems are very serious and affect how the browser handles memory, downloads, and network rules.
They are telling everyone to update their Edge browser to the latest version right away.
You can do this by going to the About page in Edge.
Keeping your browser updated is a simple way to stay safe online.
CERT-In identified high-severity vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge.
Flaws could allow attackers to execute malicious actions via compromised webpages.
Affected components include memory handling, downloads, and network policies.
Users are advised to update to version 144.0.3719.82 or later.
Updating can be done through Edge's About page.
- Who
- Microsoft Edge users in India
- What
- High-severity security flaws in Microsoft Edge
- When
- January 23, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To prevent cybercriminals from exploiting vulnerabilities
- Affected Browser
- Microsoft Edge
- Severity Rating
- High
- Vulnerable Versions
- Earlier than 144.0.3719.82
- Issuing Authority
- Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
- Update Mechanism
- Via Edge's About page
- Potential Risks
- System crashes, data theft, unauthorized control
- Update Date
- January 23, 2026
