Vulnerability in Microsoft Edge

CVE-2017-0002

Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via vectors involving the about:blank URL and data: URLs, aka "Microsoft Edge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

EPSS: 0.147 (94.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

  • 1037573 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
  • 95284 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
  • MS17-001 (x_refsource_MS, vendor-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-0002?
CVE-2017-0002 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-01-10.
How severe is CVE-2017-0002?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2017-0002 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.