CVE-2017-16814
CVE-2017-16814 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Mobilepdf 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 3.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Foxitsoftware Mobilepdf
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A Directory Traversal issue was discovered in the Foxit MobilePDF app before 6.1 for iOS. This occurs by abusing the URL + escape character during a Wi-Fi transfer, which could be exploited by attackers to bypass intended restrictions on local application files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-16814?
- A Directory Traversal issue was discovered in the Foxit MobilePDF app before 6.1 for iOS. This occurs by abusing the URL + escape character during a Wi-Fi transfer, which could be exploited by attackers to bypass intended restrictions on local application files.
- How severe is CVE-2017-16814?
- CVE-2017-16814 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-16814 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-16814?
- CVE-2017-16814 affects Foxitsoftware Mobilepdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-16814?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-16814 published?
- CVE-2017-16814 was published on 2018-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:mobilepdf:*:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*
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