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CVE-2017-1000025: GNOME Web (Epiphany) 3.23 before 3.23.5, 3.22 before 3.22.6, 3.20 before 3.20.7, 3.18 before 3.18.11, and p...

GNOME Web (Epiphany) 3.23 before 3.23.5, 3.22 before 3.22.6, 3.20 before 3.20.7, 3.18 before 3.18.11, and prior versions, is vulnerable to a password manager sweep attack resulting in the remote exfiltration of stored passwords for a selected set of websites.

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Plain-English summary

This flaw affects GNOME Web, also called Epiphany. A malicious website could cause the browser’s password manager to reveal stored passwords for selected websites. The business risk is credential theft from affected Linux desktop users, not server compromise by itself.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted desktop credential theft risk. It deserves prompt remediation where Epiphany is used with saved passwords, especially for privileged staff, but the available evidence does not support claiming active exploitation.

Technical view

CVE-2017-1000025 covers a password manager sweep attack in Epiphany versions before 3.23.5, 3.22.6, 3.20.7, 3.18.11, and prior versions. The source bundle states remote exfiltration of stored passwords for selected websites. No CVSS, CWE, or detailed vendor remediation text is included.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on Linux desktops where users run GNOME Web/Epiphany in the affected version ranges and have saved passwords in the browser. Organizations that standardize on other browsers are less likely exposed, unless Epiphany is installed and used.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The described attack is remote in impact because a website can trigger password exfiltration behavior, but the provided sources do not include exploit prevalence or real-world incident data.

Researcher notes

The record lacks CVSS, CWE, CPE detail, and explicit exploit-status evidence. Analysis should be tied to exact Epiphany package versions and distribution backports. The USENIX reference provides broader password-manager sweep attack context, while the GNOME bug is the vendor-confirmation reference.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade GNOME Web/Epiphany beyond the affected version thresholds listed in the CVE.
  • Review GNOME vendor guidance for branch-specific fixed packages and distribution advisories.
  • Reduce reliance on vulnerable browser-stored passwords until affected clients are remediated.
  • Prioritize users with privileged, financial, or administrative web credentials saved in Epiphany.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory endpoints for installed GNOME Web/Epiphany versions.
  • Confirm versions are not below 3.23.5, 3.22.6, 3.20.7, or 3.18.11 as applicable.
  • Identify whether affected users stored passwords in Epiphany.
  • Check distribution package history or advisories for the relevant fix backport.
  • Verify compensating controls for credential monitoring and suspicious login detection.
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