CVE-2017-5020

Name: CVE-2017-5020
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-17T07:59:00.653+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5020 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and Mac, and 56.0.2924.87 for Android, failed to require a user gesture for powerful download operations, which allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 2.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and Mac, and 56.0.2924.87 for Android, failed to require a user gesture for powerful download operations, which allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.06%

78.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	<= 55.0.2883.87

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5020?

How severe is CVE-2017-5020?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5020 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5020?

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