What is CVE-2017-8458?

Brave 0.12.4 has a URI Obfuscation issue in which a string such as https://safe.example.com@unsafe.example.com/ is displayed without a clear UI indication that it is not a resource on the safe.example.com web site.

How severe is CVE-2017-8458?

CVE-2017-8458 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-8458 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8458?

CVE-2017-8458 affects Brave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8458?

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

When was CVE-2017-8458 published?

CVE-2017-8458 was published on 2017-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8458

CVE-2017-8458 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Brave with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Brave
Published: 2017-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Brave 0.12.4 has a URI Obfuscation issue in which a string such as https://[email protected]/ is displayed without a clear UI indication that it is not a resource on the safe.example.com web site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8458?: Brave 0.12.4 has a URI Obfuscation issue in which a string such as https://[email protected]/ is displayed without a clear UI indication that it is not a resource on the safe.example.com web site.
How severe is CVE-2017-8458?: CVE-2017-8458 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-8458 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8458?: CVE-2017-8458 affects Brave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8458?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-8458 published?: CVE-2017-8458 was published on 2017-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:brave:brave:0.12.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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