CVE-2017-0241
CVE-2017-0241 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Edge
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge renders a domain-less page in the URL, which could allow Microsoft Edge to perform actions in the context of the Intranet Zone and access functionality that is not typically available to the browser when browsing in the context of the Internet Zone, aka "Microsoft Edge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0233.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-0241?
- An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge renders a domain-less page in the URL, which could allow Microsoft Edge to perform actions in the context of the Intranet Zone and access functionality that is not typically available to the browser when browsing in the context of the Internet Zone, aka "Microsoft Edge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0233.
- How severe is CVE-2017-0241?
- CVE-2017-0241 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-0241 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-0241?
- CVE-2017-0241 affects Microsoft Edge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-0241?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-0241 published?
- CVE-2017-0241 was published on 2017-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98208
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0241
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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