CVE-2017-2480

MEDIUM

iCloud < 6.2 - Exposure of Sensitive Information via WebKit Same Origin Policy Bypass

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-2480. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This PoC exploits a same-origin policy (SOP) bypass in Safari by manipulating iframe navigation and modal dialogs to execute JavaScript in a different origin context. The vulnerability arises from a race condition where the frame's document can be changed before script execution.

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. Safari before 10.1 is affected. iCloud before 6.2 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.6 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 10.2 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · htmlwebappsmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41865

This PoC exploits a same-origin policy (SOP) bypass in Safari by manipulating iframe navigation and modal dialogs to execute JavaScript in a different origin context. The vulnerability arises from a race condition where the frame's document can be changed before script execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Safari 10.0.3 (12602.4.8)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: User interaction (click) · Safari browser with vulnerable version
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (8)

Core 8
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97176
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038157
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207601
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41865/
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207600
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207607
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207599
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207617

Scores

CVSS v3 6.5
EPSS 0.1907
EPSS Percentile 95.5%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-200
Status published
Products (4)
apple/icloud < 6.1.1
apple/iphone_os < 10.2.1
apple/itunes < 12.5.5.5
apple/safari < 10.0.3
Published Apr 02, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026