How severe is CVE-2017-10888?

CVE-2017-10888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-10888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-10888?

CVE-2017-10888 affects Bookwalker Book Walker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10888?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-10888 published?

CVE-2017-10888 was published on 2017-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-10888

CVE-2017-10888 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bookwalker Book Walker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Bookwalker Book Walker
Published: 2017-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BOOK WALKER for Windows Ver.1.2.9 and earlier, BOOK WALKER for Mac Ver.1.2.5 and earlier allow an attacker to access local files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-10888?: BOOK WALKER for Windows Ver.1.2.9 and earlier, BOOK WALKER for Mac Ver.1.2.5 and earlier allow an attacker to access local files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2017-10888?: CVE-2017-10888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-10888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-10888?: CVE-2017-10888 affects Bookwalker Book Walker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10888?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-10888 published?: CVE-2017-10888 was published on 2017-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bookwalker:book_walker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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