How severe is CVE-2017-7147?

CVE-2017-7147 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-2017-7147 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7147?

CVE-2017-7147 affects Apple Apple Support. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7147?

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

When was CVE-2017-7147 published?

CVE-2017-7147 was published on 2017-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7147

CVE-2017-7147 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Apple Support 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Apple Apple Support
Published: 2017-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. The Apple Support app before 1.2 for iOS is affected. The issue involves the "Analytics" component. It allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive analytics information by leveraging its presence in a cleartext HTTP transmission to an Adobe Marketing Cloud server operated for Apple, as demonstrated by information about the installation date and time.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7147?: An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. The Apple Support app before 1.2 for iOS is affected. The issue involves the "Analytics" component. It allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive analytics information by leveraging its presence in a cleartext HTTP transmission to an Adobe Marketing Cloud server operated for Apple, as demonstrated by information about the installation date and time.
How severe is CVE-2017-7147?: CVE-2017-7147 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-2017-7147 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7147?: CVE-2017-7147 affects Apple Apple Support. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7147?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-7147 published?: CVE-2017-7147 was published on 2017-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_support:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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