How severe is CVE-2016-10718?

CVE-2016-10718 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-10718 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-10718?

CVE-2016-10718 affects Brave Brave Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10718?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-10718 published?

CVE-2016-10718 was published on 2018-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-10718

CVE-2016-10718 is a high-severity vulnerability in Brave Brave Browser with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Brave Brave Browser
Published: 2018-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Brave Browser before 0.13.0 allows a tab to close itself even if the tab was not opened by a script, resulting in denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10718?: Brave Browser before 0.13.0 allows a tab to close itself even if the tab was not opened by a script, resulting in denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2016-10718?: CVE-2016-10718 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-10718 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-10718?: CVE-2016-10718 affects Brave Brave Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10718?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-10718 published?: CVE-2016-10718 was published on 2018-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:brave:brave_browser:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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