XSS in Microsoft Edge
CVE-2017-0017
The RegEx class in the XSS filter in Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, aka "Microsoft Edge Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0009, CVE-2017-0011, CVE-2017-0065, and CVE-2017-0068.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.1 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.420 (98.7th percentile), scored .
Moderate probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — watch for active exploitation reports. 99th percentile — 98.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.420 · newest: 0.420 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Microsoft Edge
- Microsoft Corporation Edge — versions The RegEx class in the XSS filter in Microsoft Edge
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0017 (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/96078 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1038006 (vdb-entry)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-0017?
- CVE-2017-0017 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 6.1/10. Published 2017-03-17.
- How severe is CVE-2017-0017?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-0017 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.