CVE-2017-0210

Name: CVE-2017-0210
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-12T14:59:01.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 19.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0210 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer does not properly enforce cross-domain policies, which could allow an attacker to access information from one domain and inject it into another domain, aka "Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.". CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 19.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer does not properly enforce cross-domain policies, which could allow an attacker to access information from one domain and inject it into another domain, aka "Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

19.52%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jun 14, 2022.

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	10
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97512Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038238Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0210Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97512Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038238Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0210Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0210US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0210?

How severe is CVE-2017-0210?

CVE-2017-0210 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 19.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0210?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST