PatchTheCVECVE-2017-10888: BOOK WALKER for Windows Ver.1.2.9 and earlier, BOOK WALKER for Mac Ver.1.2.5 and earlier allow an attacker to
CVE-2017-10888 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting book walker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
BOOK WALKER for Windows Ver.1.2.9 and earlier, BOOK WALKER for Mac Ver.1.2.5 and earlier allow an attacker to access local files via unspecified vectors.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 39%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| Published | 2017-11-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2017-10888?
book walker: upgrade to newer than 1.2.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-10888 being exploited?
CVE-2017-10888 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-2017-10888 affect?
CVE-2017-10888 affects book walker. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). BOOK WALKER for Windows Ver.1.2.9 and earlier, BOOK WALKER for Mac Ver.1.2.5 and earlier allow an attacker to access local files via unspecified vectors.
How urgent is CVE-2017-10888?
Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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