CVE-2017-17763: SuperBeam through 4.1.3, when using the LAN or WiFi Direct Share feature, does not use HTTPS or any integrity-

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-17763?

superbeam: upgrade to newer than 4.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-17763 being exploited?

CVE-2017-17763 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-2017-17763 affect?

CVE-2017-17763 affects superbeam. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SuperBeam through 4.1.3, when using the LAN or WiFi Direct Share feature, does not use HTTPS or any integrity-protection mechanism for file transfer, which makes it easier for remote attackers to send crafted files, as demonstrated by APK i

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-17763?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2017-17763 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting superbeam. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SuperBeam through 4.1.3, when using the LAN or WiFi Direct Share feature, does not use HTTPS or any integrity-protection mechanism for file transfer, which makes it easier for remote attackers to send crafted files, as demonstrated by APK injection.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-311
Published	2017-12-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: liveqos

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-12-19 23:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

liveqos superbeam UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.1.3

Fixed in: newer than 4.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade superbeam

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-2017-17763?

superbeam: upgrade to newer than 4.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-17763 being exploited?

CVE-2017-17763 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-2017-17763 affect?

CVE-2017-17763 affects superbeam. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SuperBeam through 4.1.3, when using the LAN or WiFi Direct Share feature, does not use HTTPS or any integrity-protection mechanism for file transfer, which makes it easier for remote attackers to send crafted files, as demonstrated by APK i

How urgent is CVE-2017-17763?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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