How severe is CVE-2017-7006?

CVE-2017-7006 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-7006 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7006?

CVE-2017-7006 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7006?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-7006 published?

CVE-2017-7006 was published on 2017-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7006

CVE-2017-7006 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-203.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 2.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-203
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2017-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.3 is affected. Safari before 10.1.2 is affected. tvOS before 10.2.2 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to conduct a timing side-channel attack to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site that uses SVG filters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7006?: An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.3 is affected. Safari before 10.1.2 is affected. tvOS before 10.2.2 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to conduct a timing side-channel attack to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site that uses SVG filters.
How severe is CVE-2017-7006?: CVE-2017-7006 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-7006 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7006?: CVE-2017-7006 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7006?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-7006 published?: CVE-2017-7006 was published on 2017-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:webkit:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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