How severe is CVE-2017-3087?

CVE-2017-3087 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-2017-3087 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-3087?

CVE-2017-3087 affects Adobe Captivate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3087?

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-2017-3087 published?

CVE-2017-3087 was published on 2017-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-3087

CVE-2017-3087 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Captivate 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Adobe Captivate
Published: 2017-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Captivate versions 9 and earlier have an information disclosure vulnerability resulting from abuse of the quiz reporting feature in Captivate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3087?: Adobe Captivate versions 9 and earlier have an information disclosure vulnerability resulting from abuse of the quiz reporting feature in Captivate.
How severe is CVE-2017-3087?: CVE-2017-3087 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-2017-3087 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3087?: CVE-2017-3087 affects Adobe Captivate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3087?: 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-2017-3087 published?: CVE-2017-3087 was published on 2017-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:captivate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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