CVE-2017-8643

Name: CVE-2017-8643
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T01:29:09.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8643 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to leave a malicious website open during user clipboard activities, due to the way that Microsoft Edge handles clipboard events, aka "Microsoft Edge Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8597 and CVE-2017-8648.. EPSS estimates a 5.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to leave a malicious website open during user clipboard activities, due to the way that Microsoft Edge handles clipboard events, aka "Microsoft Edge Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8597 and CVE-2017-8648.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.84%

92.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100747Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039326Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8643Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100747Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039326Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8643Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8643?

How severe is CVE-2017-8643?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8643 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8643?

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Source: NVD / NIST