How severe is CVE-2017-15581?

CVE-2017-15581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-15581 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15581?

CVE-2017-15581 affects Writediary Diary With Lock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15581?

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-2017-15581 published?

CVE-2017-15581 was published on 2017-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15581

CVE-2017-15581 is a high-severity vulnerability in Writediary Diary With Lock with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Writediary Diary With Lock
Published: 2017-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In the "Diary with lock" (aka WriteDiary) application 4.72 for Android, neither HTTPS nor other encryption is used for transmitting data, despite the documentation that the product is intended for "a personal journal of ... secrets and feelings," which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network during LoginActivity or NoteActivity execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15581?: In the "Diary with lock" (aka WriteDiary) application 4.72 for Android, neither HTTPS nor other encryption is used for transmitting data, despite the documentation that the product is intended for "a personal journal of ... secrets and feelings," which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network during LoginActivity or NoteActivity execution.
How severe is CVE-2017-15581?: CVE-2017-15581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-15581 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15581?: CVE-2017-15581 affects Writediary Diary With Lock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15581?: 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-2017-15581 published?: CVE-2017-15581 was published on 2017-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:writediary:diary_with_lock:4.72:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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