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Assessing Browser Security: A Detailed Study Based on CVE Metrics

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  • Oleksii Chalyi

    (Institute of Social Sciences and Applied Informatics, Vilnius University, Muitines St 8, LT-44280 Kaunas, Lithuania)

  • Kęstutis Driaunys

    (Institute of Social Sciences and Applied Informatics, Vilnius University, Muitines St 8, LT-44280 Kaunas, Lithuania)

  • Vytautas Rudžionis

    (Institute of Social Sciences and Applied Informatics, Vilnius University, Muitines St 8, LT-44280 Kaunas, Lithuania)

Abstract

This study systematically evaluates the vulnerabilities of modern web browsers using developed indices derived from the CVE database, including I CVE , I CVSS , I R and I T . 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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  • Oleksii Chalyi & Kęstutis Driaunys & Vytautas Rudžionis, 2025. "Assessing Browser Security: A Detailed Study Based on CVE Metrics," Future Internet, MDPI, vol. 17(3), pages 1-15, February.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jftint:v:17:y:2025:i:3:p:104-:d:1598975
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