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CVE-2017-16814

UnknownEPSS 1.12%

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CVE-2017-16814 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A Directory Traversal issue was discovered in the Foxit MobilePDF app before 6.1 for iOS. This occurs by abusing the URL + escape character during a Wi-Fi transfer, which could be exploited by attackers to bypass intended restrictions on local application files.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Directory Traversal issue was discovered in the Foxit MobilePDF app before 6.1 for iOS. This occurs by abusing the URL + escape character during a Wi-Fi transfer, which could be exploited by attackers to bypass intended restrictions on local application files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.12%

62.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FoxitsoftwareMobilepdf<= 6.0.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16814?
A Directory Traversal issue was discovered in the Foxit MobilePDF app before 6.1 for iOS. This occurs by abusing the URL + escape character during a Wi-Fi transfer, which could be exploited by attackers to bypass intended restrictions on local application files.
How severe is CVE-2017-16814?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16814 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16814?
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