#VU84441 Security features bypass in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2023-36878
Published: December 15, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU84441
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36878
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to the way Microsoft Edge handles access to blocked websites. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website and use certain tags to bypass Edge protection and load malicious images hosted on the blocked websites.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.