CVE-2017-11872

Name: CVE-2017-11872
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-15T03:29:01.623+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11872 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to force the browser to send data that would otherwise be restricted to a destination website of the attacker's choice, due to how Microsoft Edge handles redirect requests, aka "Microsoft Edge Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11863 and CVE-2017-11874.. EPSS estimates a 7.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to force the browser to send data that would otherwise be restricted to a destination website of the attacker's choice, due to how Microsoft Edge handles redirect requests, aka "Microsoft Edge Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11863 and CVE-2017-11874.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.25%

93.5th 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/101749Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039801Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11872Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101749Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039801Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11872Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11872?

How severe is CVE-2017-11872?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11872 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11872?

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