How severe is CVE-2017-2929?

CVE-2017-2929 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-2929 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2929?

CVE-2017-2929 affects Adobe Acrobat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2929?

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

When was CVE-2017-2929 published?

CVE-2017-2929 was published on 2017-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2929

CVE-2017-2929 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat
Published: 2017-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Acrobat Chrome extension version 15.1.0.3 and earlier have a DOM-based cross-site scripting vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to JavaScript code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2929?: Adobe Acrobat Chrome extension version 15.1.0.3 and earlier have a DOM-based cross-site scripting vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to JavaScript code execution.
How severe is CVE-2017-2929?: CVE-2017-2929 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-2929 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2929?: CVE-2017-2929 affects Adobe Acrobat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2929?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-2929 published?: CVE-2017-2929 was published on 2017-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:15.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:*

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