A now-patched vulnerability in Microsoft Edge could have allowed attackers to covertly install browser extensions without user consent.

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A security flaw in Microsoft Edge allowed attackers to install malicious extensions without user's knowledge by exploiting a private API. The flaw was patched in Edge stable version 121.0.2277.83 released on January 25, 2024.

Microsoft Edge Bug Could Have Allowed Attackers to Silently Install Malicious Extensions