Vulnerability identifier: #VU13279
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of requests of different origins by Microsoft Edge. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page, bypass Same-Origin Policy (SOP) restrictions and force the browser to send data that would otherwise be restricted.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Edge:
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8235
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.