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CVE-2017-0017: Microsoft Edge XSS filter can let attackers steal data

CVE-2017-0017 · published 9 years ago

Summary

The web‑page filtering feature in Microsoft Edge can be tricked into running malicious scripts, allowing a remote attacker to view or extract information from users' browsers. This could expose sensitive data such as login credentials or personal details. Apply the latest Microsoft Edge updates or patches to fix the issue and ensure the browser is kept current.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
microsoft	edge	All versions `cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge::::::::`

Original advisory text

The RegEx class in the XSS filter in Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, aka "Microsoft Edge Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0009, CVE-2017-0011, CVE-2017-0065, and CVE-2017-0068.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96078 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038006
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0017 Patch Vendor Advisory

Fix within

Internet-facing 60 days

Internal At next upgrade

Not known to be exploited
Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)

Severity

6.1 Medium

Exploitation

42% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Timeline

Published17 Mar 2017

Updated29 Sep 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2017-0017 · NVD

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