Denial of Service Vulnerability in Brave Browser by Brave Software
CVE-2016-10718

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Brave

Status
Brave Browser
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 April 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 12%

What is CVE-2016-10718?

Brave Browser prior to version 0.13.0 has a vulnerability that allows a tab to self-close, even if it was not initiated by a script. This behavior can be exploited to disrupt user sessions, resulting in potential denial of service. Users should ensure they are on the latest version of the Brave Browser to mitigate this issue.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2016-10718 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44475/
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https://github.com/brave/browser-laptop/issues/5007
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https://hackerone.com/reports/176197
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EPSS Score

12% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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