How severe is CVE-2017-16769?

CVE-2017-16769 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-16769 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16769?

CVE-2017-16769 affects Synology Photo Station. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16769?

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

When was CVE-2017-16769 published?

CVE-2017-16769 was published on 2018-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16769

CVE-2017-16769 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Synology Photo Station with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Synology Photo Station
Published: 2018-02-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Exposure of private information vulnerability in Photo Viewer in Synology Photo Station 6.8.1-3458 allows remote attackers to obtain metadata from password-protected photographs via the map viewer mode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16769?: Exposure of private information vulnerability in Photo Viewer in Synology Photo Station 6.8.1-3458 allows remote attackers to obtain metadata from password-protected photographs via the map viewer mode.
How severe is CVE-2017-16769?: CVE-2017-16769 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-16769 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16769?: CVE-2017-16769 affects Synology Photo Station. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16769?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-16769 published?: CVE-2017-16769 was published on 2018-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.synology.com/en-global/support/security/Synology_SA_17_76

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:synology:photo_station:6.8.1-3458:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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