CVE-2016-8711

Name: CVE-2016-8711
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-10T17:59:00.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8711 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A potential remote code execution vulnerability exists in the PDF parsing functionality of Nitro Pro 10. A specially crafted PDF file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential code execution. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A potential remote code execution vulnerability exists in the PDF parsing functionality of Nitro Pro 10. A specially crafted PDF file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential code execution. An attacker can send the victim a specific PDF file to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.96%

77.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gonitro	Nitro Pdf Pro	<= 10.5.9.9

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96155Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0224/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96155Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0224/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 10, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8711?

How severe is CVE-2016-8711?

CVE-2016-8711 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8711?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST