Microsoft Edge on Android input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Microsoft Edge on Android. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2020-17153. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Microsoft Edge on Android (Web Browser) (unknown version). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was disclosed 12/08/2020 as confirmed security guidance (Website). The advisory is available at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-17153. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/29/2025).

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.5

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 4.3
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NVD Base Score: 6.1
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CNA Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

08/04/2020 🔍
12/08/2020 +126 days 🔍
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12/09/2020 +0 days 🔍
08/29/2025 +1724 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-17153 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-17153
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-165702
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20130704

Entryinfo

Created: 12/09/2020 01:35
Updated: 08/29/2025 06:04
Changes: 12/09/2020 01:35 (7), 12/09/2020 01:36 (27), 12/09/2020 01:39 (18), 12/13/2020 12:49 (2), 12/13/2020 12:52 (20), 03/16/2023 09:37 (3), 08/29/2025 06:04 (26)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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