CVE-2017-13100: DistinctDev, Inc., The Moron Test, 6.3.1, 2017-05-04, iOS application uses a hard-coded key for encryption

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-13100 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting the moron test. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DistinctDev, Inc., The Moron Test, 6.3.1, 2017-05-04, iOS application uses a hard-coded key for encryption. Data stored using this key can be decrypted by anyone able to access this key.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2018-08-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: distinctdev

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-08-15 22:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

distinctdev the moron test DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.3.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy the-moron-test || rpm -q the-moron-test || the-moron-test --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison the-moron-test sudo apt install the-moron-test=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.3.1> sudo apt-mark hold the-moron-test

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list the-moron-test sudo dnf downgrade the-moron-test-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add the-moron-test

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2017-13100?

the moron test: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-13100 being exploited?

CVE-2017-13100 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-2017-13100 affect?

CVE-2017-13100 affects the moron test. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). DistinctDev, Inc., The Moron Test, 6.3.1, 2017-05-04, iOS application uses a hard-coded key for encryption. Data stored using this key can be decrypted by anyone able to access this key.

How urgent is CVE-2017-13100?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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