CVE-2017-1000461
CVE-2017-1000461 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Brave Browser with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-732.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Brave Browser
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Brave Software's Brave Browser, version 0.19.73 (and earlier) is vulnerable to an incorrect access control issue in the "JS fingerprinting blocking" component, resulting in a malicious website being able to access the fingerprinting-associated browser functionality (that the browser intends to block).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-1000461?
- Brave Software's Brave Browser, version 0.19.73 (and earlier) is vulnerable to an incorrect access control issue in the "JS fingerprinting blocking" component, resulting in a malicious website being able to access the fingerprinting-associated browser functionality (that the browser intends to block).
- How severe is CVE-2017-1000461?
- CVE-2017-1000461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-1000461 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000461?
- CVE-2017-1000461 affects Brave Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-1000461?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-1000461 published?
- CVE-2017-1000461 was published on 2018-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:brave:browser:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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