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ID:1288 - Exploit for Cross-site scripting in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-8652
ID:1288 - Exploit for Cross-site scripting in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-8652
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7739
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8652
CWE-ID: CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability is caused by incorrect filtration of input data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim’s browser in security context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
The vulnerability is caused by incorrect filtration of input data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim’s browser in security context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.