CVE-2017-15309
CVE-2017-15309 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Ireader with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- CVSS v2: 5.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Huawei Ireader
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Huawei iReader app before 8.0.2.301 has a path traversal vulnerability due to insufficient validation on file storage paths. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to store downloaded malicious files in an arbitrary directory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-15309?
- Huawei iReader app before 8.0.2.301 has a path traversal vulnerability due to insufficient validation on file storage paths. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to store downloaded malicious files in an arbitrary directory.
- How severe is CVE-2017-15309?
- CVE-2017-15309 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2017-15309 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-15309?
- CVE-2017-15309 affects Huawei Ireader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-15309?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-15309 published?
- CVE-2017-15309 was published on 2017-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:huawei:ireader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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