Assessing Browser Security: A Detailed Study Based on CVE Metrics
This study systematically evaluates the vulnerabilities of modern web browsers using developed indices derived from the CVE database, including <i>I<sub>CVE</sub></i>, <i>I<sub>CVSS</sub></i>, <i>I<sub>R</sub></i> and <i>I...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Future Internet |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-5903/17/3/104 |
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| Summary: | This study systematically evaluates the vulnerabilities of modern web browsers using developed indices derived from the CVE database, including <i>I<sub>CVE</sub></i>, <i>I<sub>CVSS</sub></i>, <i>I<sub>R</sub></i> and <i>I<sub>T</sub></i>. These indices incorporate metrics such as vulnerability severity and risks, along with browser popularity, to enable a balanced comparison of browser security. The results highlight significant differences in browser security: while Google Chrome and Samsung Internet exhibited lower threat indices, Mozilla Firefox demonstrated consistently higher scores, indicating greater exposure to risks. These observations a slightly contradict widespread opinion. The findings emphasize the importance of timely software updates in mitigating vulnerabilities, as many incidents were linked to outdated browser versions. This study also introduces a robust methodology for assessing browser threats, providing a framework for future research. Potential applications include developing browser-based penetration testing systems to simulate phishing and data extraction scenarios, offering insights into user-specific risks and broader organizational impacts. By combining theoretical analysis with practical implications, this work contributes to advancing browser security and lays the foundation for future applied research in cybersecurity. |
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| ISSN: | 1999-5903 |