How severe is CVE-2017-7144?

CVE-2017-7144 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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-2017-7144 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-2017-7144?

CVE-2017-7144 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7144?

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

When was CVE-2017-7144 published?

CVE-2017-7144 was published on 2017-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7144

CVE-2017-7144 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-275.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-275
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2017-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11 is affected. Safari before 11 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to track Safari Private Browsing users by leveraging cookie mishandling.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7144?: An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11 is affected. Safari before 11 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to track Safari Private Browsing users by leveraging cookie mishandling.
How severe is CVE-2017-7144?: CVE-2017-7144 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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-2017-7144 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-2017-7144?: CVE-2017-7144 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7144?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-7144 published?: CVE-2017-7144 was published on 2017-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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