CVE-2017-15581

Name: CVE-2017-15581
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-27T20:29:00.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15581 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the "Diary with lock" (aka WriteDiary) application 4.72 for Android, neither HTTPS nor other encryption is used for transmitting data, despite the documentation that the product is intended for "a personal journal of ... secrets and feelings," which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network during LoginActivity or NoteActivity execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the "Diary with lock" (aka WriteDiary) application 4.72 for Android, neither HTTPS nor other encryption is used for transmitting data, despite the documentation that the product is intended for "a personal journal of ... secrets and feelings," which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network during LoginActivity or NoteActivity execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-311

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Writediary	Diary With Lock	4.72

References

https://1337sec.blogspot.de/2017/10/auditing-writediarycom-cve-2017-15581.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/anonymous/603b89f864a71426042b167cab557efaIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://1337sec.blogspot.de/2017/10/auditing-writediarycom-cve-2017-15581.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/anonymous/603b89f864a71426042b167cab557efaIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15581?

How severe is CVE-2017-15581?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15581 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15581?

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