CVE-2017-2371

Name: CVE-2017-2371
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-20T08:59:05.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 5.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2371 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. EPSS estimates a 5.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component, which allows remote attackers to launch popups via a crafted web site.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.72%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 10.2.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95735Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037668Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207482Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41451/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95735Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037668Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207482Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41451/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2371?

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component, which allows remote attackers to launch popups via a crafted web site.

How severe is CVE-2017-2371?

CVE-2017-2371 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2371?

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-2017-2371?

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Source: NVD / NIST