CVE-2017-8724

Name: CVE-2017-8724
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T01:29:11.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8724 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1703 allows an attacker to trick a user by redirecting the user to a specially crafted website, due to the way that Microsoft Edge parses HTTP content, aka "Microsoft Edge Spoofing Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8735.. EPSS estimates a 4.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1703 allows an attacker to trick a user by redirecting the user to a specially crafted website, due to the way that Microsoft Edge parses HTTP content, aka "Microsoft Edge Spoofing Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8735.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.05%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100777Third 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-2017-8724Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100777Third 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-2017-8724Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8724?

How severe is CVE-2017-8724?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8724 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8724?

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