CVE-2017-8754

Name: CVE-2017-8754
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T01:29:12.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8754 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 trick a user into loading a page containing malicious content, due to the way that the Edge Content Security Policy (CSP) validates certain specially crafted documents, aka "Microsoft Edge Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8723.. EPSS estimates a 3.45% 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 trick a user into loading a page containing malicious content, due to the way that the Edge Content Security Policy (CSP) validates certain specially crafted documents, aka "Microsoft Edge Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8723.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.45%

87.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100779Third 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-2017-8754Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100779Third 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-2017-8754Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8754?

How severe is CVE-2017-8754?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8754 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8754?

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