How severe is CVE-2017-16835?

CVE-2017-16835 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-2017-16835 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16835?

CVE-2017-16835 affects Photo,video Locker-calculator Project Photo,video Locker-calculator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16835?

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-2017-16835 published?

CVE-2017-16835 was published on 2018-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16835

CVE-2017-16835 is a high-severity vulnerability in Photo,video Locker-calculator Project Photo,video Locker-calculator 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Photo,video Locker-calculator Project Photo,video Locker-calculator
Published: 2018-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The "Photo,Video Locker-Calculator" application 12.0 for Android has android:allowBackup="true" in AndroidManifest.xml, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information via an "adb backup '-f smart.calculator.gallerylock'" command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16835?: The "Photo,Video Locker-Calculator" application 12.0 for Android has android:allowBackup="true" in AndroidManifest.xml, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information via an "adb backup '-f smart.calculator.gallerylock'" command.
How severe is CVE-2017-16835?: CVE-2017-16835 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-2017-16835 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16835?: CVE-2017-16835 affects Photo,video Locker-calculator Project Photo,video Locker-calculator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16835?: 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-2017-16835 published?: CVE-2017-16835 was published on 2018-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ds-security.com/2017/11/16/photovideo-locker-calculator-leak-of-sensitive-files/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:photo\,video_locker-calculator_project:photo\,video_locker-calculator:12.0:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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