How severe is CVE-2017-8918?

CVE-2017-8918 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-8918 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8918?

CVE-2017-8918 affects Blackwave Dive Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8918?

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

When was CVE-2017-8918 published?

CVE-2017-8918 was published on 2017-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8918

CVE-2017-8918 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Blackwave Dive Assistant with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Blackwave Dive Assistant
Published: 2017-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XXE in Dive Assistant - Template Builder in Blackwave Dive Assistant - Desktop Edition 8.0 allows attackers to remotely view local files via a crafted template.xml file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8918?: XXE in Dive Assistant - Template Builder in Blackwave Dive Assistant - Desktop Edition 8.0 allows attackers to remotely view local files via a crafted template.xml file.
How severe is CVE-2017-8918?: CVE-2017-8918 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-8918 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8918?: CVE-2017-8918 affects Blackwave Dive Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8918?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-8918 published?: CVE-2017-8918 was published on 2017-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://thenopsled.com/Exploit-DB%20Writeup.txt

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:blackwave:dive_assistant:8.0:*:*:*:desktop:*:*:*

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