How severe is CVE-2018-17473?

CVE-2018-17473 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-17473 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-17473?

CVE-2018-17473 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17473?

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

When was CVE-2018-17473 published?

CVE-2018-17473 was published on 2018-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-17473

CVE-2018-17473 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2018-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect handling of confusable characters in Omnibox in Google Chrome prior to 70.0.3538.67 allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted domain name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17473?: Incorrect handling of confusable characters in Omnibox in Google Chrome prior to 70.0.3538.67 allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted domain name.
How severe is CVE-2018-17473?: CVE-2018-17473 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-17473 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-17473?: CVE-2018-17473 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17473?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-17473 published?: CVE-2018-17473 was published on 2018-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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