CVE-2017-8523

Description

Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to trick a user into loading a page with malicious content when Microsoft Edge fails to correctly apply Same Origin Policy for HTML elements present in other browser windows, aka "Microsoft Edge Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8530 and CVE-2017-8555.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.02% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Edge
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8523 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98928 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8523?
CVE-2017-8523 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8523?
To fix CVE-2017-8523, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-8523 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-8523 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8523?
CVE-2017-8523 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Edge.
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