CVE-2025-62224
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Microsoft Edge for Android allows an attacker to spoof user interface elements, potentially tricking users into revealing sensitive information or performing unintended actions. It affects users of Microsoft Edge on Android devices who visit malicious websites. The attacker must be authorized, suggesting some level of user interaction is required.
💻 Affected Systems
- Microsoft Edge for Android
📦 What is this software?
Edge by Microsoft
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Users could be tricked into entering credentials, financial information, or other sensitive data into fake UI elements that appear legitimate, leading to account compromise or financial loss.
Likely Case
Phishing attacks where users are deceived by spoofed login prompts, security warnings, or other interface elements that mimic legitimate sites.
If Mitigated
With proper user awareness training and security controls, users would recognize suspicious UI elements and avoid interacting with them, minimizing impact.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires user interaction with malicious content, but the technical complexity of creating spoofed UI elements is relatively low.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check Microsoft Edge for Android updates in Google Play Store
Vendor Advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-62224
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Open Google Play Store on Android device. 2. Search for 'Microsoft Edge'. 3. If update is available, tap 'Update'. 4. Restart Microsoft Edge after update completes.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable JavaScript
androidPrevents dynamic UI manipulation that could enable spoofing, but breaks many website functionalities.
In Microsoft Edge: Settings > Site permissions > JavaScript > Block
Use alternative browser
androidTemporarily switch to another browser until Edge is patched.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Educate users to verify URL bar and certificate indicators before entering sensitive information.
- Implement network filtering to block known malicious domains that may host spoofing attacks.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Microsoft Edge version in app settings and compare against latest version in Google Play Store.Check Version:
In Microsoft Edge: Settings > About Microsoft EdgeVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Microsoft Edge is updated to latest version and no longer shows update available in Play Store.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual user reports of suspicious login prompts or UI anomalies in Edge
Network Indicators:
- Connections to domains known for phishing or spoofing campaigns
SIEM Query:
Not typically applicable for client-side browser vulnerabilities on mobile devices.