HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-18016
MEDIUMPOC

CVE-2017-18016

CWE-346Published: January 11, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Parity Browser 1.6.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information by requesting other websites via the Parity web proxy engine (reusing the current website's token, which is not bound to an origin).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-18016 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2017-18016. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

parity1 product(s)
browser
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
External links open in a new tab. Always verify in a controlled environment before use.

Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/paritytech/parity/commit/53609f703e2f1af76441344ac3b72811c726a215
PATCHhttps://github.com/paritytech/parity/commit/53609f703e2f1af76441344ac3b72811c726a215
ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/01/10/1
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/tintinweb/pub/tree/master/pocs/cve-2017-18016
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43499/
ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/01/10/1
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/tintinweb/pub/tree/master/pocs/cve-2017-18016
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43499/

All References (8)

→
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/01/10/1Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
https://github.com/paritytech/parity/commit/53609f703e2f1af76441344ac3b72811c726a215Patch · Third Party Advisory
→
https://github.com/tintinweb/pub/tree/master/pocs/cve-2017-18016Exploit · Technical Description · Third Party Advisory
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43499/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/01/10/1Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
https://github.com/paritytech/parity/commit/53609f703e2f1af76441344ac3b72811c726a215Patch · Third Party Advisory
→
https://github.com/tintinweb/pub/tree/master/pocs/cve-2017-18016Exploit · Technical Description · Third Party Advisory
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43499/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-18016
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-346
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 11, 2018

Related CVEs (CWE-346)

CVE-2026-42901
10.0
CVE-2023-30856
10.0
CVE-2019-3980
9.8
CVE-2018-5116
9.8
CVE-2019-8069
9.8
CVE-2018-15723
9.8

Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-18016 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
← All Vulnerabilities·Search for CVE-2017-18016·NVD