CVE-2017-17068

Name: CVE-2017-17068
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-06T19:29:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17068 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A cross-origin vulnerability has been discovered in the Auth0 auth0.js library affecting versions < 8.12. This vulnerability allows an attacker to acquire authenticated users' tokens and invoke services on a user's behalf if the target site or application uses a popup callback page with auth0.popup.callback().. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cross-origin vulnerability has been discovered in the Auth0 auth0.js library affecting versions < 8.12. This vulnerability allows an attacker to acquire authenticated users' tokens and invoke services on a user's behalf if the target site or application uses a popup callback page with auth0.popup.callback().

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.42%

69.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Auth0	Auth0.Js	< 8.12

References

https://appcheck-ng.com/appcheck-discovers-vulnerability-auth0-library-cve-2017-17068/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://auth0.com/docs/security/bulletins/cve-2017-17068Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://appcheck-ng.com/appcheck-discovers-vulnerability-auth0-library-cve-2017-17068/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://auth0.com/docs/security/bulletins/cve-2017-17068Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17068?

How severe is CVE-2017-17068?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17068 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17068?

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Source: NVD / NIST