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

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-10849?

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

Q: Is CVE-2017-10849 being exploited?

CVE-2017-10849 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-2017-10849 affect?

CVE-2017-10849 affects docuworks. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Self-extracting document generated by DocuWorks 8.0.7 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-10849 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting docuworks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Self-extracting document generated by DocuWorks 8.0.7 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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-10849?

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

Is CVE-2017-10849 being exploited?

CVE-2017-10849 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-2017-10849 affect?

CVE-2017-10849 affects docuworks. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Self-extracting document generated by DocuWorks 8.0.7 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

How urgent is CVE-2017-10849?

Priority 43/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-10848 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installers for DocuWorks 8.0.7 and earlier and DocuWorks Viewer Light p

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