CVE-2017-17692
CVE-2017-17692 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Internet Browser with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 79% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 79% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Samsung Internet Browser
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Samsung Internet Browser 5.4.02.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information via crafted JavaScript code that redirects to a child tab and rewrites the innerHTML property.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-17692?
- Samsung Internet Browser 5.4.02.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information via crafted JavaScript code that redirects to a child tab and rewrites the innerHTML property.
- How severe is CVE-2017-17692?
- CVE-2017-17692 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-17692 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 79% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-17692?
- CVE-2017-17692 affects Samsung Internet Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-17692?
- 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-2017-17692 published?
- CVE-2017-17692 was published on 2017-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145510/Samsung-Internet-Browser-SOP-Bypass.html
- https://datarift.blogspot.in/p/samsung-interent-browser-sop-bypass-cve.html
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/auxiliary/gather/samsung_browser_sop_bypass.rb
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43376/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:samsung:internet_browser:5.4.02.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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