How severe is CVE-2017-9045?

CVE-2017-9045 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-9045 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9045?

CVE-2017-9045 affects Google Google I/o 2017. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9045?

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

When was CVE-2017-9045 published?

CVE-2017-9045 was published on 2017-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9045

CVE-2017-9045 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Google I/o 2017 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Google Google I/o 2017
Published: 2017-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Google I/O 2017 application before 5.1.4 for Android downloads multiple .json files from http://storage.googleapis.com without SSL, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof Feed and Schedule data by creating a modified blocks_v4.json file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9045?: The Google I/O 2017 application before 5.1.4 for Android downloads multiple .json files from http://storage.googleapis.com without SSL, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof Feed and Schedule data by creating a modified blocks_v4.json file.
How severe is CVE-2017-9045?: CVE-2017-9045 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-9045 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9045?: CVE-2017-9045 affects Google Google I/o 2017. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9045?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-9045 published?: CVE-2017-9045 was published on 2017-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:google:google_i\/o_2017:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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