Microsoft Edge Vulnerability Exposes Passwords in Plaintext in Windows Memory

A security researcher identified a vulnerability in Microsoft Edge where the browser stores passwords in plaintext within Windows memory. The issue was disclosed in a report published by IT-Connect, though no specific date or researcher name was provided. The flaw affects the Edge browser on Windows systems, potentially exposing sensitive credentials to attackers with access to system memory. No CVE ID or technical details about exploitation methods were mentioned in the article. The impact involves the risk of password leakage without encryption protections.