CVE-2017-2371

MEDIUM

iPhone OS < 10.2.1 - Remote Popup Launch via WebKit

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-2371. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a logic flaw in Safari's popup blocker by manipulating frame navigation checks, allowing popups to bypass user interaction requirements. It uses either sandboxed or cross-origin iframes to trigger the vulnerability.

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component, which allows remote attackers to launch popups via a crafted web site.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · htmlwebappsmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41451

This exploit leverages a logic flaw in Safari's popup blocker by manipulating frame navigation checks, allowing popups to bypass user interaction requirements. It uses either sandboxed or cross-origin iframes to trigger the vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Safari 10.0.2 (12602.3.12.0.1)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Safari browser with popup blocker enabled · Ability to execute JavaScript in the context of the target page
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41451/
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_gentoo
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207482
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037668
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95735

Scores

CVSS v3 6.5
EPSS 0.0572
EPSS Percentile 92.0%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-20
Status published
Products (1)
apple/iphone_os < 10.2.1
Published Feb 20, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026