CVE-2017-14972: InFocus Mondopad 2.2.08 is vulnerable to authentication bypass when accessing uploaded files by entering Contr

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-14972 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mondopad. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

InFocus Mondopad 2.2.08 is vulnerable to authentication bypass when accessing uploaded files by entering Control-Alt-Delete, and then using Task Manager to reach a file.

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	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2017-10-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: infocus

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-10-09 05:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

infocus mondopad DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.08

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.08

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.08 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mondopad sudo apt install mondopad=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.08> sudo apt-mark hold mondopad

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

dnf --showduplicates list mondopad sudo dnf downgrade mondopad-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.08> sudo dnf versionlock add mondopad

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-2017-14972?

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

Is CVE-2017-14972 being exploited?

CVE-2017-14972 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-2017-14972 affect?

CVE-2017-14972 affects mondopad. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). InFocus Mondopad 2.2.08 is vulnerable to authentication bypass when accessing uploaded files by entering Control-Alt-Delete, and then using Task Manager to reach a file.

How urgent is CVE-2017-14972?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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