CVE-2017-7442
CVE-2017-7442 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gonitro Nitro Pro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 41% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 41% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Gonitro Nitro Pro
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Nitro Pro 11.0.3.173 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via saveAs and launchURL calls with directory traversal sequences.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-7442?
- Nitro Pro 11.0.3.173 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via saveAs and launchURL calls with directory traversal sequences.
- How severe is CVE-2017-7442?
- CVE-2017-7442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-7442 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 41% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-7442?
- CVE-2017-7442 affects Gonitro Nitro Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-7442?
- 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-2017-7442 published?
- CVE-2017-7442 was published on 2017-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gonitro:nitro_pro:11.0.3.173:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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