CVE-2017-10848: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installers for DocuWorks 8.0.7 and earlier and DocuWorks Viewer Light p

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-10848?

docuworks: upgrade to newer than 8.0.7; docuworks viewer light: upgrade to newer than 8.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-10848 being exploited?

CVE-2017-10848 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-10848 affect?

CVE-2017-10848 affects docuworks, docuworks viewer light. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installers for DocuWorks 8.0.7 and earlier and DocuWorks Viewer Light published in Jul 2017 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

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CVE-2017-10848 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting docuworks, docuworks viewer light. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installers for DocuWorks 8.0.7 and earlier and DocuWorks Viewer Light published in Jul 2017 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2017-09-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: fujixerox

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-09-01 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fujixerox docuworks UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.0.7

Fixed in: newer than 8.0.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy docuworks || rpm -q docuworks || docuworks --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade docuworks

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade docuworks

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

fujixerox docuworks viewer light UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.0.7

Fixed in: newer than 8.0.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy docuworks-viewer-light || rpm -q docuworks-viewer-light || docuworks-viewer-light --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade docuworks-viewer-light

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade docuworks-viewer-light

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-10848?

docuworks: upgrade to newer than 8.0.7; docuworks viewer light: upgrade to newer than 8.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-10848 being exploited?

CVE-2017-10848 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-10848 affect?

CVE-2017-10848 affects docuworks, docuworks viewer light. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installers for DocuWorks 8.0.7 and earlier and DocuWorks Viewer Light published in Jul 2017 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

How urgent is CVE-2017-10848?

Priority 43/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-10849 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Untrusted search path vulnerability in Self-extracting document generated by DocuWorks 8.0.7 and earlier allow

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