CVE-2017-17692
HighPublic exploitSamsung Internet Browser 5.4.02.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information via crafted JavaScript code that redirects to a child tab and rewrites the innerHTML property.
Published Dec 21, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-17692 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3) affecting Internet Browser (Samsung).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3
7.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
79%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Samsung Internet Browser 5.4.02.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information via crafted JavaScript code that redirects to a child tab and rewrites the innerHTML property.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Internet BrowserSamsung | 5.4.02.3 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 21, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145510/Samsung-Internet-Browser-SOP-Bypass.html
- exploithttps://datarift.blogspot.in/p/samsung-interent-browser-sop-bypass-cve.html
- exploithttps://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/auxiliary/gather/samsung_browser_sop_bypass.rb
- exploitExploitDB-43376
- exploit43376
FAQ
Common Questions.
Samsung Internet Browser 5.4.02.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information via crafted JavaScript code that redirects to a child tab and rewrites the innerHTML property.
Affected: Internet Browser (Samsung) versions 5.4.02.3. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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