CVE-2017-18016

Name: CVE-2017-18016
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-11T16:29:01.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18016 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Parity Browser 1.6.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information by requesting other websites via the Parity web proxy engine (reusing the current website's token, which is not bound to an origin).. EPSS estimates a 5.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Parity Browser 1.6.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information by requesting other websites via the Parity web proxy engine (reusing the current website's token, which is not bound to an origin).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.48%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-346

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Parity	Browser	1.6.10

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/01/10/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/paritytech/parity/commit/53609f703e2f1af76441344ac3b72811c726a215Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tintinweb/pub/tree/master/pocs/cve-2017-18016Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43499/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/01/10/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/paritytech/parity/commit/53609f703e2f1af76441344ac3b72811c726a215Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tintinweb/pub/tree/master/pocs/cve-2017-18016Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43499/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18016?

How severe is CVE-2017-18016?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18016 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18016?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-18016?

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Source: NVD / NIST