CVE-2017-0241

Name: CVE-2017-0241
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-12T14:29:03.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0241 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge renders a domain-less page in the URL, which could allow Microsoft Edge to perform actions in the context of the Intranet Zone and access functionality that is not typically available to the browser when browsing in the context of the Internet Zone, aka "Microsoft Edge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0233.. EPSS estimates a 2.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge renders a domain-less page in the URL, which could allow Microsoft Edge to perform actions in the context of the Intranet Zone and access functionality that is not typically available to the browser when browsing in the context of the Internet Zone, aka "Microsoft Edge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0233.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.87%

85.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98208Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0241Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98208Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0241Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0241?

How severe is CVE-2017-0241?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0241 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0241?

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