CVE-2017-14612: "Shpock Boot Sale & Classifieds" app before 3.17.0 -- aka shpock-boot-sale-classifieds/id557153158 -- for iOS

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-14612?

shpock: upgrade to 3.17.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-14612 being exploited?

CVE-2017-14612 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-2017-14612 affect?

CVE-2017-14612 affects shpock. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). "Shpock Boot Sale & Classifieds" app before 3.17.0 -- aka shpock-boot-sale-classifieds/id557153158 -- for iOS does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitiv

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-14612?

Priority 36/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-14612 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting shpock. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

"Shpock Boot Sale & Classifieds" app before 3.17.0 -- aka shpock-boot-sale-classifieds/id557153158 -- for iOS does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-295
Published	2018-07-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: shpock

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-07-12 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

shpock shpock UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.17.0

Fixed in: 3.17.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.17.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade shpock

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-2017-14612?

shpock: upgrade to 3.17.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-14612 being exploited?

CVE-2017-14612 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-2017-14612 affect?

CVE-2017-14612 affects shpock. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). "Shpock Boot Sale & Classifieds" app before 3.17.0 -- aka shpock-boot-sale-classifieds/id557153158 -- for iOS does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitiv

How urgent is CVE-2017-14612?

Priority 36/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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