How severe is CVE-2017-0002?

CVE-2017-0002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-0002 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-0002?

CVE-2017-0002 affects Microsoft Edge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0002?

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-2017-0002 published?

CVE-2017-0002 was published on 2017-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-0002

CVE-2017-0002 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Edge
Published: 2017-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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."

Frequently asked questions

What is 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."
How severe is CVE-2017-0002?: CVE-2017-0002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-0002 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-0002?: CVE-2017-0002 affects Microsoft Edge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0002?: 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-2017-0002 published?: CVE-2017-0002 was published on 2017-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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